Why we need Training
Inadequate management, lack of training and poor communication have all been identified as contributory factors in outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease. It is therefore important that those people involved in assessing risk and applying precautions are competent, trained and aware of their responsibilities.
An ongoing training programme is in place with a three yearly refresher frequency, unless there is a major change to legislation or guidance or the Responsible Person deems extra training as being necessary.
Who Should Attend
The Responsible and Deputy Responsible Persons shall complete at least the University’s “Responsible Person Training Courses” and attend updates as required.
All other members of staff that are appointed to implement the control measures and strategies shall complete the “Legionella Awareness Training Course”.
These courses shall be delivered by the University’s Specialist Water Safety Consultant and can be found on the Safety Office Training Calendar.
Full records of the completed training should be maintained in the site Log Book.
Refer to ‘Water Safety Procedures including Written Scheme for further information.
Water Safety Training Courses
For further information or to book a place on one of these courses please go to the Occupational Health and Safety Service web pages.
Course | Who should attend | Course information | Date/Location/Time |
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Departmental ‘Responsible Person’ (Water) Training (TG1) NB. This course has been reduced from a two-day to a longer one-day course with the content focussed more specifically on the particular issues relevant to the University of Cambridge Operational Estate. |
University departmental staff only - Those who would take on the role of Departmental Responsible Person (Water) and/or Deputy Departmental Responsible Person (Water) and therefore responsible for those undertaking activities on systems containing water within their department. |
Topics covered
Objectives Having attended the course delegates should:
Notes
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28th October 2021
13th January 2022
13th April 2022
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Legionella Awareness Training (TG2) |
University departmental staff only - Those who undertake activities on systems containing water. |
Topics covered
Objectives Having attended the course delegates should:
Notes
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10th November 2021
9th February 2022
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