Reducing the Risk of Legionella in Cooling Towers
A 90-Minute Internet Seminar...Right to Your Home or Office
Presented by Matthew R. Freije

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Recording on CD, Item 614cd

Enhance your credentials and competence, and learn how to reduce your risk, without even leaving your office!

Just put the CD in your computer and watch the slide show while listening to the instructor.

Course Content  Top

All material is explained in easy-to-understand terms.

  • Physical cleaning

  • Water treatment: overall objectives, biocides, monitoring and feeding, industry recommendations

  • Disinfection

  • Maintenance

  • Inspections

  • Conditions to avoid

  • Monitoring cooling water

  • Preventing transmission: tower location; drift eliminators

  • Special provisions for small towers

  • Other HVAC Equipment: humidifiers; ductwork; air handlers; air filters

Who Should Participate  Top

  • Facility managers and engineers

  • HVAC engineers

  • Maintenance personnel

  • Mechanical contractors

  • Water treatment specialists

  • Technicians

What Others Said About the Two-Day Course From Which This Course is Extracted   Top

“Really enjoyed this excellent treatment and presentation of a very large subject matter.” Bill Pearson, Southeastern Labs, Raleigh, NC

“Course was very good—provided insight into Legionella and risk assessment.” Jay Farmerie, Cyrus Rice Water Consultants, Moon Township, Penn. 

"I would recommend this to all of my colleagues!” Joe Russell, President, Watertech of America Inc., Hales Corners, Wisc.

“Very informative, extremely helpful” Daniel Wong, Chem-Aqua, Inc.

About the Instructor  Top

Matthew R. Freije earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He evaluates hospitals and other large buildings, recommends comprehensive solutions to Legionella problems, provides litigation assistance and expert testimony, and assists with outbreak investigations. His book Legionellae Control in Health Care Facilities: A Guide for Minimizing Risk, a 1997 award finalist, has been fully reviewed or highlighted in more than 50 professional journals and has sold in 30 countries. Freije is the author of several articles, has served as a guest speaker for professional societies, and is the editor of Legionella E-news, an international newsletter that covers outbreaks and new technology. He is a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Water Quality Association (WQA).

Unbiased Recommendations   Top

 

We are able to present a completely unbiased view because we have no affiliation with suppliers or manufacturers. 

Continuing education units (CEUs)  Top

The live course qualifies for 0.15 CEU according to the guidelines set forth by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Many licensing boards and professional societies may grant continuing education credit for this seminar toward specific credential requirements if you submit the course outline and your Certificate. For example, our face-to-face courses qualifiy for continuing education with the following organizations: American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), Association of Water Technologies (AWT) toward CWT recertification, American Hospital Association (AHA) toward Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification renewal, and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).

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