Legionella Awareness

Description

Duration: 20 minutes

This course is designed to build awareness and provide practical, easy-to-understand knowledge about Legionella and its management. It ensures that everyone, regardless of their role, can play a part in maintaining a safe environment. It is suitable for all roles, whether or not you have specific responsibilities related to water system management. 

Who should Do This e-Learning?

This course is suitable for anyone who needs to gain an awareness and basic understanding of Legionella.

What Will You Learn?
By completing this course, candidates will gain:

• An understanding of what Legionella is and how it spreads.

• Knowledge of the key health risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease.

• An awareness of legal responsibilities and the roles involved in managing Legionella risks.

• Insights into practical measures for preventing and controlling Legionella in water systems.

• An understanding of the importance of monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.

Course Content

• Understanding Legionella: An introduction to what Legionella bacteria are, where they are found, and how they spread.

• Signs and Symptoms: Learn how to recognise the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease and other illnesses caused by Legionella.

• Legal Responsibilities: Understand the duties of employers, premises owners, and competent persons in managing Legionella risks.

• Risk Assessment: An overview of how Legionella risks are identified, assessed, and recorded in the workplace.

• Control Measures: Discover simple ways to prevent and control the growth of Legionella in water systems.

• Monitoring and Maintenance: Learn about the importance of maintaining safe water systems and keeping accurate records of control measures.

• Reporting Requirements: Understand when and how to report cases of Legionellosis under RIDDOR