Legionnaires Disease: The Role of the Responsible Person

Who the Course is For

This course is aimed individuals responsible for the management of legionnaires disease.

Course Overview

• Gives detailed information and guidance on the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP)

• Duties of the 'responsible person'

• Enables delegates to understand and carry out the responsibilities of the 'named person' as defined in health & safety legislation 

Learning Outcomes
 

After completing the course the delegate will be better able to:

• ·       Demonstrate an understanding of Legionnaires' disease & Legionella bacteria

  ·       Describe the factors required to create a risk from Legionella bacteria

  ·       Understand the current law and guidance, including COSHH, RIDDOR and ACOP L8

  ·       Identify the Responsible Person, the duties involved and competency required

  ·       Look at the risk management process and distinguish between risk audits and assessments

  ·       Identify the requirements of a written scheme to prevent and control risk;

  ·       Understand what information needs to be monitored and recorded;

  ·       Discuss common technical & funding issues when managing risk, including water hygiene and scalding;

  ·       Discuss sampling for Legionella and when to sample.

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