With Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks regularly in the news, effective water treatment is critical for anyone carrying out this work.
Over one day, you’ll learn the legionella risk assessment process and how to carry out practical disinfection using bleach, chlorine and silver hydrogen peroxide in line with the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice ACoP L8.
What you’ll get out of it
- The ability to undertake legionella risk assessments on domestic and small commercial systems
- Practical disinfection skills using bleach, chlorine and silver hydrogen peroxide
- A clear understanding of your duties under HSE ACoP L8, HSG274, British Standards and the Water Regulations
- An LCL Awards Legionella Prevention & Water Treatment certificate, valid for 5 years
- Recognised evidence of competence for SSIP schemes (CHAS, SafeContractor, ConstructionLine)



