Basic Legionella Management

Basic Legionella Management

CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards Approved

Course Overview

Legionella bacteria pose significant health risks in water systems, and under current legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and the HSE’s L8 code of practice, companies and building owners are legally obligated to manage Legionella effectively. This interactive training course is designed to educate employers and staff on identifying the dangers associated with Legionella, as well as methods to assess and manage risks within their premises. Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to initiate a Legionella control program or make informed decisions when outsourcing this responsibility.

Target Audience

This course is essential for building and facilities managers, as well as maintenance professionals who hold responsibilities for water systems.

Advantages

• Proper training significantly reduces the risk of Legionella outbreaks by enhancing awareness and ensuring appropriate checks are conducted.
• CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards approval assures accuracy and relevance of course content.
• Online training offers flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, allowing participants to complete modules at their own pace.

Further Progression

Participants can explore additional health and safety courses relevant to their industry within our eLearning suite. Courses on business skills such as Leadership and Teamwork Development are also available, beneficial for managers and team leaders overseeing buildings and facilities.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will:

• Understand what Legionnaires’ Disease is and how it is contracted.
• Identify conditions that promote Legionella bacteria growth.
• Learn about the history, contagion, distribution, and identification of Legionnaires’ Disease.
• Identify risk areas in various business, workplace, and public settings.
• Understand relevant legislation, responsibilities, and consequences of non-compliance.
• Gain insights into managing risks to eliminate or reduce Legionella.
• Comprehend the five key elements of Legionella management.
• Recognize the importance of record-keeping and the necessary records.
• Learn practical prevention tasks including testing, monitoring, and water sampling, with a focus on cooling systems.

Course Modules

1. Module 1: What is Legionella? (Pass % Required: 70)
2. Module 2: Risk Areas (Pass % Required: 70)
3. Module 3: Legislation (Pass % Required: 70)
4. Module 4: Risk Management (Pass % Required: 70)
5. Module 5: Water System Monitoring (Pass % Required: 70)
6. Module 6: Cooling System Awareness (Pass % Required: 70)

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mbps+)

Duration

75 minutes (Note: Based on video content duration, rounded off. Excludes loading and thinking time for questions).