Course description

Legionella Awareness

This comprehensive Legionella awareness course offers an overview of Legionella bacteria, its risks in water systems, and management strategies to mitigate these risks. It addresses areas where Legionella can thrive, including hot and cold water systems, showers, dead-legs, storage tanks, spa pools, and cooling towers.

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Learning Objectives

You will learn to identify risk areas, implement control measures, and ensure compliance with legal obligations.  By the end, learners will have the knowledge and skills to protect their environments against Legionella, ensuring public health and safety.

  • Understand what Legionella bacteria are and how they cause Legionnaires' disease
  • Identify the conditions that promote Legionella growth in water systems
  • Recognize high-risk water systems and areas within buildings
  • Understand UK legislation and regulations related to Legionella control, including ACOP L8
  • Implement effective risk management strategies for Legionella prevention
  • Conduct proper water monitoring procedures and maintain appropriate records
  • Manage special considerations for cooling systems and other high-risk equipment
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the "responsible person" and other staff members
  • Respond appropriately to potential Legionella risks in various settings, including hotels
  • Apply practical control measures to eliminate or significantly reduce Legionella risks

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Online learning and training have become an essential part of our society. LearnWorlds is one of the top platforms to create and sell online courses.
Walter White
Senior product manager
Online learning and training have become an essential part of our society. LearnWorlds is one of the top platforms to create and sell online courses.