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Correct Method for Bacterial Water Sampling<\/h1>\n

1-Day Classroom Course \u2013 \u00a3265<\/h4>\n

Venue: Hydro-X Training HQ<\/a>, Solihull<\/a>, or Hemel Hempstead<\/a><\/h4>\n

1\/2 Day Live Virtual Classroom \u2013 \u00a3235<\/h4>\n

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Correct Method for Bacterial Water Sampling<\/h2>\n

1-Day Classroom Course \u2013 \u00a3265<\/h4>\n

Venue: Hydro-X Training HQ<\/a>, Solihull<\/a>, or Hemel Hempstead<\/a><\/h4>\n

1\/2 Day Live Virtual Classroom \u2013 \u00a3235<\/h4>\n

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Correct Method for Bacterial Water Sampling Course Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is a 1-day legionella training course covering routine water sampling in accordance with HSG274<\/a> and HSG282<\/a>. These HSE directives recommend that Legionella Sampling is part of the control regimes with cooling towers, evaporative condensers, spa pools as well as part of other high-risk areas such as hot and cold water systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This course is accredited by City & Guilds, and during the training you will review, why and the importance of sampling water from your water systems, it covers the nature of waterborne pathogens, the different equipment required in water sampling, production of sampling plans, different techniques used and the value of regular dipslide testing. This course concludes with how to send water samples to the lab with the correct information included. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ conditional_render=”%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D”][vc_column_text]\n

Is the Correct Method for Legionella Water Sampling the Right Course?<\/span><\/h2>\n

This Correct Method for Legionella Water Sampling training course is an ideal addition for anyone who is responsible for maintaining and managing the safety of a water system. As a Responsible person for hot and water systems, or other water systems, taking samples for legionella testing is an essential part of risk management in each water system.<\/span><\/p>\n

This course will cover and provide the knowledge and develop the skills needed for effective legionella management, including that in cooling towers,\u00a0 with a focus on being in line with ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n

It has modules that cover Legionella Disease and the dangers of Legionella bacteria, effective disinfection procedures, as well as providing the knowledge to both write & implement a sampling plan, furthermore, the knowledge and skills to take samples correctly and aseptically and identify correct sampling points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Delegates will also cover Legionella testing methods, and the correct procedures using dipslides.\u00a0 <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”28071″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]