EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue Card) Training
The EUSR National Water Hygiene course, commonly known as the Blue Card scheme, provides delegates with the knowledge and awareness required to work safely on clean water sites and protect public water supplies from contamination. The course helps delegates understand the importance of water hygiene, personal responsibility and safe working practices when carrying out activities that may affect potable water systems.
• Introduction to Water Hygiene
An overview of the National Water Hygiene Scheme and its role in protecting public health and maintaining the quality of drinking water supplies.
• The Importance of Safe Drinking Water
Understanding how clean drinking water is supplied to consumers and why effective hygiene controls are essential throughout the water industry.
• Sources of Water Contamination
Learning about the different ways potable water can become contaminated and the impact contamination can have on public health and water quality.
• Personal Hygiene Responsibilities
Understanding the standards of personal hygiene expected when working on clean water sites and the importance of preventing contamination through individual actions.
• Working Practices and Risk Management
Learning how work activities can introduce risks to water supplies and the precautions that should be taken to minimise contamination.
• Protecting Water Supply Infrastructure
Understanding the importance of maintaining hygiene standards when working on water mains, fittings, storage facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Preventing Cross-Contamination
Learning how equipment, tools, materials and work methods can affect water quality and the controls required to prevent contamination incidents.
• Reporting Health Issues and Contamination Risks
Understanding the importance of reporting illnesses, hygiene concerns and contamination incidents promptly to protect water supplies and public health.
• Industry Standards and Best Practice
Reviewing the standards, procedures and expectations that apply when working within the UK water industry.
• Assessment
Delegates complete the required assessment to demonstrate their understanding of water hygiene responsibilities and safe working practices.
Training is delivered through a combination of:
- Instructor-led teaching
- Technical presentations
- Interactive learning activities
- Group discussions
- Industry examples and case studies
- Assessment
Delegates are encouraged to actively participate throughout the course to develop their understanding of water hygiene responsibilities and the measures required to protect drinking water quality.
This course is designed for anyone who works on or near clean water networks and infrastructure. It is suitable for operatives, supervisors, contractors, engineers, technicians and other personnel whose work may involve contact with potable water systems or water supply assets.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.