WATER SAFETY:
Management Training
Role of the Responsible Person
/ Water Safety Group

The term ‘water safety’ includes those risks from biological, physical, chemical, and radiological hazards. The approach to managing these risks will depend on the type of organisation, the types of water risk systems, and the susceptibility of those who are exposed. 

This course will provide the WSG and RP with an understanding of these water safety risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease, Pseudomonas aeruginosa [Pa], and Scalding. The course covers ACOP L8 and HTM04-01 guidance to ensure proactive management is established, overlaid with the BS8680 code of practice for Water Safety Plan [WSP], covering the elements of what a WSP may need to contain, how to develop a WSP for an organisation ensuring ‘control strategies’ are defined.

A ‘control strategy’ for managing the risk of waterborne pathogens is to use temperature control for water. Hot water storage temperatures required being 60^OC. As a result of the temperature control being applied, this now creates a scald risk for those at particular risk [very young, very elderly, infirm, or significantly mentally or physically disabled people or those with sensory loss]. The risk of managing waterborne pathogens with temperature control now creates an additional risk that needs to be considered, the risk of scalding from the hot water. 

Topics covered in the course will include:

• Module 1:
  - Background to Water Safety – including Water Hazards Identification and detail on Legionella / Scalding / Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
  - Who are the most susceptible;
  - Proven and frequent sources of LD / Pa;
  - Ecology of waterborne pathogens;
  - Control strategies for managing water safety risk.

• Module 2:
  - Law [Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Health & Social Care Act 2008];
  - Regulations [MHSWR, COSHH, RIDDOR, WATER REGS];
  - Guidance [HSE ACOP L8, HSG274 Parts 1, 2 & 3, *HTM04-01 Parts A, B, C, S/HTM04-01 Parts A to G];
  - Best Practice [Health Building Notes & British Standards];
  - Prosecutions examples and lessons learned.

• Module 3:
  - Development of a Water Safety Plan
  - Challenges facing organisations
  
  
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Course Details:

*Whilst this course does incorporate certain healthcare elements including guidance documents such as the Health Technical Memorandum [HTM], it offers valuable content that can benefit all sectors.  The knowledge and skills imparted in this course can be applied universally.

Course Cancellations & Refunds

There are occasions when delegates may need to change their course booking.  We are able to support changes on the following basis:

1) Change of date: When a delegate has communicated with us they are unable to attend a course we can transfer them to another course at a later date.  Only one date change is allowed.

2) Delegate Cancellations:  - these are time sensitive:

1. Cancellation requests made before the 14 days preceding the course, options include:
   1. Transfer to another course at a later date.  Only one date change is allowed.
   2. Reallocation of their reservation to another person / colleague.
   3. Refund when payment has been received.  Credit note if invoice issued and payment has not been received.
2. Cancellations received within the 14 days preceding the course will be assessed on individual basis, typically refunds are not given. 
   
   
3. Course Cancellations: In the unlikely event we need to cancel the course we shall ensure all delegates are transferred on to another course at a later date.
   
   
4. Delegate No show: Leading up to the course date we communicate with each delegate via email and issue a Teams invite for the course.  On the morning of the training we complete a registration process, when a delegate has not shown up we will make efforts to connect with them to check they are attending.  When we are not able to connect with them they will be removed from the course.  Depending on personal circumstances we may allow them to transfer to another course at a later date.

Equality of Access
The Water Hygiene Centre ensures that training course venues are accessible to all delegates. We encourage delegates to contact us if they may require additional support such as specialist training material or tutelage needs, so we can ensure no conditions hinder the participation of training. If you require assistance or have questions about the course please call our office on 01993 840400 or email  office@waterhygienecentre.com and one of our staff members will be ready to help you.

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