This short course was developed for maintenance personnel involved in the
installation and maintenance of equipment susceptible to contamination by the
bacteria Legionella. It will help them to identify approved methods of design,
control and maintenance of water and air-conditioning systems.
Aims
To develop participants knowledge of 'Legionnaires Disease', the
conditions in which it thrives and the precautions and procedures necessary to
eliminate the problem.
The Course Covers
Health and safety at work
Definition of Legionnaires' Disease
Identifying the section of population most at risk
Conditions that encourage the growth of the bacteria
How the bacteria is transmitted
Identifying potential problems in given hot and cold water systems
Procedures for cleaning hot and cold water systems
Identifying potential problems in air-conditioning systems
Identifying potential problems in cooling tower units