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WMSOC ACCREDITED COURSE
This accredited course is part of a series of modular presentations forming the training course programme of the Water Management Society and is suitable for experienced water treatment professionals in legionella risk assessment and those who wish to increase their knowledge in Risk Assessment. The course will:
give practical guidance on the carrying out of legionella risk assessments
give candidates a good working knowledge of the microbiology of Legionella pneumophila
give candidates a good working knowledge of Health & Safety law, especially with regard to Legionella and will fulfill the following modules required in the Training Matrix of the Legionella Control Association:
legislation and regulation, risk assessment (advanced), risk assessment reporting.

Course Content

The publication of the ACOP and Guidance (L8) emphasised on the need for proof of competence of those employees who carry out risk assessments on any type of system, this course will assist in assembling this proof.
The one-day course will cover current requirements and guidelines for all water systems.
The objectives include:
to discuss and present the alternative ways of carrying out risk assessments in general, and suitable and sufficient legionella risk assessments in particular
to give sufficient information to enable experienced people to carry out a Legionella Risk Assessment on any system
to give practical advice on how the assessment is carried out
to discuss how the Risk Assessment is presented

The day will include: Understanding Legionella and Its Control; Legal Aspects and the ACOP (L8)
Practical Risk Assessment; Risk Assessment Reporting; Record Keeping and Managing Precautions

All delegates will be expected to complete a WMS Assessment. This will confirm understanding of the work completed during the day and complement the usual certificate of attendance, which is issued to delegates after courses.

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