Legionella Training - Role of the Responsible Person

This course deals with the legal & management aspects of water safety and is accredited with CPD & recognised by ILM, part of the City & Guilds Group. The term ‘water safety’ is a broad capture for risks associated from Legionnaires’ disease / Scalding / Pseudomonas aeruginosa [Pa]. The approach to managing these risks will depend on the type of organisation and the types of water risk systems and susceptibility of those who are exposed. Topics covered on the course will include: - Background to Legionella / Scalding / Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Susceptibilities - Proven & frequent sources of Legionnaires’ disease & Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Ecology of waterborne pathogens - Control strategies for managing water safety risk - Understanding law, regulations & guidance - Best Practice - Prosecutions examples and lessons learnt - Development of a Water Safety Plan - Challenges facing organisations