Water Hygiene

Suitable For

Any person working on a restricted operations sites such as service reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment works, wells, spring and boreholes and working on the network of water mains and service pipes.

Aims

• This course provides knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
• The premise that water is a food product and the public expect their water supply to have been treated properly so that it does not cause health problems.
• The importance of personal hygiene and identification of potential sources of contamination.
• Awareness of potential for contamination. Includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the need for clean boots.
• Vehicles - vehicles need to be kept clean and tidy and tools need to be separated. Awareness of where the vehicle has been taken before entering a treatment works e.g. fields, sewage treatment works etc.
• Multi-functional working - water and sewerage working is becoming common for some companies and the associated risks must be understood.
• Fuel, diesel and chemical contamination - any of these getting into the water could have detrimental affects.
• Pets could help to spread water borne diseases e.g. dogs, cats, horses etc - ensure that individuals do not wear the same footwear for work.
• Chlorine/disinfection, both in the water itself and other usage i.e. how chlorine is used to wash boots, clean tools and in repairs, and the correct disposal of chlorine solution.
• Awareness and usage surrounding approved products. The right substance for the job.
• Awareness of the sampling and audit processes in place by various bodies.

Prerequisites

• Candidates are required to be free from any waterborne diseases. Candidate will be asked to complete a health screening questionnaire before the course starts to confirm this.