Responsible Person Training

This Responsible Person Training course is aimed at those with managerial responsibility for Health & Safety, who have sufficient authority, competence and knowledge of water systems and water hygiene management, to interpret regulations such as the Approved Code of Practice L8:2013 and HSG 274 parts 1-3.

2019 Courses are scheduled for Thursday 7 March in Glasgow and Thursday 14 March in Aberdeen.

Topics covered on the course will include:

• To ensure delegates know of their individual roles, responsibilities and legal obligations.
• Growth requirements of Legionella, interactions with other microbiological species
• Factors affecting the accumulation of biofilm
• Effectiveness of chemical and non chemical treatments against Legionella and biofilm
• Temperature as a Legionella control method
• Materials of construction, pipework installations
• Water treatment, monitoring and commissioning
• Design, operation, monitoring and maintenance of water systems
• Other water systems e.g spa baths, decorative fountains
• Air conditioning system hygiene
• Investigation of outbreaks and routine HSE visits
• Consequences of non-compliance

The course is a Level 3 Award from HABC for Legionella Control for Responsible Persons and will be achieved by successful completion of this one day accredited RQF course.