Enter the world of short courses with Ligtas, your preferred health and safety training provider, renowned for excellence and commitment. Our qualified tutors offer personalised coaching and support, ensuring confidence and success. With meticulously curated learning materials and practical tools, participants can directly apply knowledge in their workplaces. As a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner and an 'Outstanding' IOSH training provider, Ligtas guarantees the gold standard in training. Join Ligtas and embark on a transformative journey toward professional growth and organisational safety.
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If your organisation requires health and safety training for a number of delegates, in-company training may be the perfect solution.
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Legionella Responsible Persons Course Overview
The aim of this course is to provide delegated who have been assigned a role of responsibility for the management of Legionnaires disease within their workplace a foundation understanding of Legionnaires and it's causes; and what duties and responsibilities they'll have regarding effectively managing the risk from it.
The Approved Code of Practice (ACoP-L8) applies to the control of Legionella bacteria in any understanding involving a work activity and to premises controlled in connection with a trade, business of where water is used or stored i.e hot and cold water systems, cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
This course will enable you to assist the Responsible Persons to carry out the routine checks and inspections that are required to help mitigate the risks of legionnaires occurring.
How Long Will The Course Take?
This is a full day course.
Certification
Delegates are awarded the Ligats Certificate in Legionella Responsible Persons.
Who Is The Legionella Responsible Persons Course For?
The Legionella Responsible Persons course is designed for any member of staff who is or may become a Legionella Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person, or Duty Holder for premises that contain Hot and Cold-Water Systems.
Legionella Responsible Persons Learning Outcomes and Benefits
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course delegates will:
- Explain what Legionnaires Disease is, who it affects and how you become infected with disease
- Outline the relevant legislation and it's requirements
- Describe the precautions which should be taken to help prevent and control the risks associated with Legionella bacteria
- Understand what information needs to be monitored and recorded
- Explain what can go wrong and understand how outbreaks of the disease can be prevented
Benefits To The Organisation
According to the Health and Safety Executive, workplace injuries and ill-health cost UK businesses around £18.8bn in 2019/20
To go home safely at the end of the working day is a right, not a privilege
As member of your team successfully complete the course, they will become an invaluable resource to you. The knowledge and skills gained will have tangible impact on the work envorinment, effectively enhancing occupational health and safety.
They will play a pivotal role in ensuring your adherence to legal requirements and industry best practices, mitigating the substancial financial ramifications and health-related issues.
It can help to:
- Boost employee wellbeing
- Minimise workplace injuries and illness
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
- Strengthen your health and safety culture
- Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house health and safety expertise
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Classroom Learning
Immerse yourself in an interactive, face-to-face learning experience. The classroom option provides the perfect opportunity to engage directly with expert instructors, participate in group discussions, and benefit from hands-on practical exercises. Ideal for those who value real-time feedback and a structured learning environment.
Introducing Tailored In-Company Courses
If your organisation requires health and safety training for a number of delegates, in-company training may be the perfect solution.
In addition to this course, we offer the ability to tailor them precisely to your specific requirements, notably, the integration of your health and safety documents, prevailing initiatives, policies, and procedures. In doing so, we ensure that the training remains not only relevant but also aligned with your company’s ethos.
We can also use relevant examples and case studies from your organisation or sector, and our tailored course materials can also be branded with your company logo etc.
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Important Information For Learners
Once an online course has been accessed, it is important to note that there can be no deferrals or cancellations.
Please inform us of any access needs or reasonable adjustments which may be required during training/assessment.
If a learner wishes to complain about their course, details of the Ligtas complaints procedure can be found here.
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