EUSR National Water Hygiene

Description

The National Water Hygiene Card Scheme is delivered to both direct employees of water companies, and all contractors that work on the 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. The aim of the National Water Hygiene Card Scheme is to provide an understanding of the need for good hygiene when working with potable water.

Learning outcomes

• The Importance of Personal Hygiene
• Hygiene Code Awareness
• Medical Conditions
• Awareness of Potential for Contamination
• Fuel, Diesel and Chemical Contamination
• Pipe Storage
• Pets & Livestock Risks
• Chlorination, Disinfection & Cleaning
• “Sump & Pump”
• Incident Reporting
• Approved Products
• Sampling and Audits

Assessment

This qualification is assessed at the end of the session with a multiple choice exam and completion of a health-screening questionnaire.