Minimizing
the Risk of Legionella in Plumbing Systems and Cooling Towers
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Who Should Attend? Top
Plumbing engineers and contractors
Cooling tower operators
HVAC engineers
Mechanical contractors
Facility managers and engineers
Maintenance personnel
Technicians
Plumbing code officials; Plumbing inspectors
Water treatment specialists
Why Attend? Top
Enhance your credentials and competence
Enhance your career
Protect people from illness
Avoid lawsuits
Learn to evaluate your facility yourself
Reduce your legal risk
Network with potential clients
Increase your revenue
Save money by knowing exactly what to do and what not to do.
Improve codes and policies
What Past Attendees Said About the Two-Day Course From Which This Course is Extracted Top
“Information was helpful in educating how to prevent colonies—especially in piping design with deadlegs.” Michael Wenczkowski, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
“Extremely
beneficial. I recommend it to all my colleagues.” Rich Knestaut,
Hydro-Logic Inc., Gloucester, N.J.
“A
very informative seminar…presentation was great.” Juan Salazar,
hospital director of plant operations
“Course
was very good—provided insight into Legionella and risk assessment.” Jay
Farmerie, Cyrus Rice Water Consultants, Moon Township, Penn.
“The
speaker made it applicable & appropriate for all levels of experience.
He didn’t talk at a level over your head.” Melissa
Freedman, Plumbing & HVAC engineer, Detroit
“This
course is an excellent resource for hospital management and their
consultants.” Joe Ficek, Grumman/Butkus
Associates, Evanston, Ill.
"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.
“Very good presentation – I feel much more confident to evaluate potential Legionella risk.” Walter Tyler, Technical Director, Cascade Water Services, Hicksville, N.Y.
“The
seminar addressed everything I can think of. I feel very comfortable with
future dealings with this problem.” Steve Gauer, water treatment
specialist, Huntington Beach, Calif.
“Great
course…will not hesitate to recommend to customers.” Rafael
Gonzalez, President, Xelera Inc. (water treatment), Salem, VA
“Really
enjoyed this excellent treatment and presentation of a very large subject
matter.” Bill Pearson, Southeastern Labs, Raleigh, NC
“Special
effort was made to make sure we understood all materials & concepts.” Patrick
Flood, hospital lead
technician
“Content
and expertise of the speaker was excellent.” Jeff
Fuze, Water Sciences Inc., Fort Wayne, IN
“I
came here looking for a comprehensive overview so that I could supply my
customers with useful information regarding Legionella…I really feel I
have accomplished this.”
Patrick Smith, Klenzoid Co. Ltd., Toronto
“Very
informative and worthwhile – Good Job!” Douglas
Lowe, Plumbing engineer, Detroit
“The research and real world experience were very beneficial.” Frank Lloyd, Technical Specialties Corporation (water treatment), Atlanta, GA
About the Instructor Top
Matthew R. Freije earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He is president of HC Information Resources Inc., a firm that offers publications, consulting, and seminars pertaining to Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. Freije conducts risk assessments of hospitals and other large buildings, recommends solutions to Legionella problems, serves as an expert in litigation, 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), the Water Quality Association (WQA), and the Association of Water Technologies (AWT). Freije can be reached at 760-494-3063 or mf@hcinfo.com.
Course Content Top
All material is explained in easy-to-understand terms.
Background
Information
Facts about Legionnaires' disease and Legionella
Government and industry guidelines
Risk reduction strategies
Lawsuits related to Legionnaires' disease
Preventive
Measures for Plumbing Systems
Legionella vs. other pathogens
Overall objectives
Water temperatures: myths vs. facts
Mixing valves: strategies; comparisons
Dead-legs: examples; remedies
Policies to implement
Maintenance & operation
Good and bad plumbing design
Hot water tanks: operations, maintenance, piping, purchasing
Instantaneous water heaters
Policies for idle areas
Checking water quality
Preparing for potable water disruptions
Special provisions for home plumbing systems
Preventive
Measures for Cooling
Towers
Physical cleaning
Water
treatment: overall objectives, biocides, monitoring and feeding,
industry recommendations
Disinfection
Maintenance,
Inspections
Preventing Legionella habitats
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
Domestic
Water Disinfection Methods
Temporary
vs. continuous methods
Situations requiring system-wide disinfection
Comparison of temporary methods (hot water, chlorine, chlorine dioxide)
When not to use temporary methods
Is a continuous system needed? What to consider before spending money
Advantages
and disadvantages of Heat and flush; Chlorination; Ultraviolet light;
Ozone; Copper-silver ionization; Chlorine dioxide
Smart
buying: what to consider; what to ask
We also show videos of Legionnaires' disease news coverage.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Top
This course qualifies for 0.6 CEUs 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 of Attendance. CEUs for certain organizations are listed below:
Association
of Water Technologies (AWT)
1.5 hours of professional development
toward CWT recertification
American Hospital
Association (AHA)
6 contact hours toward the renewal requirement for Certified Healthcare
Facility Manager (CHFM) certification
American Society of Plumbing Engineers
(ASPE)
0.6 CEUs
Unbiased Recommendations Top
We are able to present a completely unbiased view because we have no affiliation with suppliers or manufacturers.