Legionella Awareness

Legionella Awareness

Course Background:

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities for controlling water systems to prevent and control the growth of Legionella Bacteria.

Course Content:

· Introduction to Legionella

· Discussion of Legislation: Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, ACoP L8 HSG 274 Part 2

· Legionella Bacteria and Legionellosis: Illnesses caused by legionella bacteria and how these are contracted

· Sources/ areas within systems that allow the legionella bacteria to exist, thrive and multiply

· System conditions and stagnation

· Temperature control

· Susceptible population

· Importance of recording and documentation of control measures

· Importance of allocation of responsibilities and responsible persons

Learning Outcomes:

· Have knowledge about hot and cold water testing and monitoring

· Understand the flushing methodology

· Understand medical and legal aspects

· Be able to do documentation of control procedures

· Understand the risk systems and design standards to control/ prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria

This Course is Designed For:

All staff who are involved in the management and implementation of the Legionella control program.

Training Methodology:

This course is delivered online.

Duration of the Course:

½ day