L8 requires that there is proof of competence of those persons who carry out risk assessments on all types of water systems, this course will provide a starting point in assembling this proof, but will not bestow competence in isolation.
This is an assessed one-day course which will introduce delegates to the basic requirements for risk assessment of all water systems within multi-occupancy buildings. The course will consider the particular requirements which should be considered when carrying out risk assessments in: office blocks; local authority housing and flats; care and nursing homes; large and small hotels and guest-houses; barracks; halls of residence and hostels.
All aerosol generating plant and equipment must be subject to a Legionella risk assessment.

Topics in the LCA Training matrix covered by this course: legislation and regulations; risk assessment (basic); risk assessment reporting; record keeping.

Course Content

The day will include:
medical aspects of legionella; legal aspects; legionella risk assessment in theory and practice; record keeping, log books and implementing controls.

Expected Delegates The course is aimed at any person including Managers, Responsible and Nominated Responsible Persons, supervisory staff, facilities managers, housing managers, hotel owners and maintenance staffand anyone involved in the safe management of such establishments wishing to learn more about legionnaires’ disease, basic legionella risk assessment, and legal responsibilities.

The course can be tailored to meet in-house needs if required.

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.