BOHS P901 Control Of Legionella In Domestic Hot & Cold Water Systems

This course will provide a background and an overview of the risk of legionella infection and how it can be controlled in domestic type hot and cold water systems.

This course covers:

• The origins of legionella and the factors which allow it to proliferate to hazardous levels in man made water systems.
• The main conditions which cause legionella infection to occur in susceptible individuals.
• The fundamental principles of assessing the risk of exposure to legionella in domestic hot and cold water systems.
• The legal requirements, approved codes of practice and best practice guidance.
• Implementation of legionella control regimes with suitable monitoring programmes and records.