BOHS Module P901 - Management and Control of Domestic Type Hot and Cold Water Services
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BOHS Module P901 - Management and Control of Domestic Type Hot and Cold Water Services

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Managers and Supervisors who are responsible for the safe operation of hot and cold water systems and for the supervision of staff who operate and maintain such systems:
• Building / Facilities Managers
• Site Supervisors
• Maintenance Managers
• Engineering Managers

AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To provide background and an overview of the risk of legionella infection and how it can be
controlled in domestic type hot and cold water systems, including the appraising the
competence and performance of specialist contractors or subcontractors.

This course is also a pre-requirement before undertaking course P902 – Management and
control of evaporative cooling systems and other high risk systems.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Having attended the course delegates should be able to demonstrate management control with regards:
• Knowledge of the origins of legionella and the multiplication factors which allow it to proliferate in man-made water systems.
• Identification of the main conditions that need to coincide for Legionella infection to take place and how they may be used to control risk.
• Awareness of legal requirements, approved codes of practice and best practice guidance.
• Implementation of legionella control regimes with suitable monitoring programmes and records.

Delegates will be expected to complete an examination set by the BOHS. Upon successful
completion of the course and attainment of 50 % pass mark, delegates will be awarded a
Proficiency Certificate from the BOHS.

COURSE OUTLINE
The course will include:
• Origins and causes of legionaries disease - case studies
• Basic water chemistry and its relevance to controlling risks
• Types of systems at risk
• Overview of the legal requirements - general duties, risk assessment, risk control, monitoring and record keeping.
• HSE Guidance L8
• Principles of safe plant operation
• Responding to outbreaks and investigations.

Duration: 1 day

Max. no. of delegates: 12 per course

Fee: £245 course + £100 exam (ex. VAT)
 
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Duration1 day
 
£200
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