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Legionella Awareness Training

All you need to know about Legionella Awareness | Include Free PDF Certificate & Tutor Support

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Offer ends 31 May 2024
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1.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
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Overview

Enhance your understanding of Legionella Awareness with this comprehensive training course. From comprehending the basics of Legionella to mastering risk assessment and control measures, this course provides in-depth insights into Legionella and its prevention. Whether you're an employee, a business owner, or simply interested in Legionella prevention, this Legionella Awareness course equips you with essential knowledge.

Learning Outcome: By completing this Legionella Awareness course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the origin, types, and lifecycle of Legionella bacteria.
  • Identify sources and reservoirs of Legionella.
  • Comprehend legal responsibilities and legislation related to Legionella control.
  • Carry out Legionella risk assessments and implement control measures.
  • Respond effectively to a Legionella outbreak and prevent its recurrence.

Curriculum

11
sections
16
lectures
1h 35m
total

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Description

Delve into the world of Legionella Awareness with this comprehensive training course. Covering everything from the basics of Legionella to advanced risk assessment techniques, this course equips you with the knowledge needed to prevent Legionnaires' disease. Whether you're in a position of responsibility or simply want to safeguard your environment, this course empowers you to take informed steps for Legionella prevention.

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 1: Introduction to Legionella Awareness

    • Understanding the origin and types of Legionella.
    • The growth, reproduction, and lifecycle of Legionella bacteria.
    • Exploring Legionella in man-made water systems.
    • Legionnaires' Disease: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

  • Module 2: Understanding the Risks of Legionella

    • How people contract Legionnaires' Disease.
    • Identifying vulnerable populations at risk.
    • The global prevalence and impact of Legionnaires' Disease.
    • Role of the environment in Legionella growth and spread.

  • Module 3: Legal Responsibilities and Legislation

    • Overview of health and safety legislation for Legionella.
    • Understanding COSHH Regulations for Legionella control.
    • Reporting obligations under RIDDOR for Legionella incidents.
    • Landlord and employee responsibilities in Legionella control.

  • Module 4: The HSE Approved Code of Practice L8

    • Overview of the HSE Approved Code of Practice L8.
    • Implications of the L8 Code for businesses.
    • Effect of the L8 Code on risk assessments and control measures.
    • Employee training and competency under the L8 Code.

  • Module 5: Legionella Risk Assessment

    • The importance of Legionella risk assessment.
    • Conducting a Legionella risk assessment.
    • Identifying hazards and recognizing sources of risk.
    • Evaluating risks and documenting assessments.

  • Module 6: Controlling the Risks of Legionella

    • Overview of control measures for Legionella.
    • Managing water temperature and circulation.
    • Use of biocides and treatment methods.
    • Cleaning and maintenance practices for Legionella prevention.

  • Module 7: Hazardous Environments for Legionella

    • Identifying environments conducive to Legionella growth.
    • High-risk environments and associated risks.
    • Specific risks in cooling towers, water systems, spas, pools, and fountains.

  • Module 8: Responding to a Legionella Outbreak

    • Initial response to identify and confirm an outbreak.
    • Legal obligations and informing authorities.
    • Implementing immediate control measures.
    • Communication with stakeholders and post-outbreak review.

  • Module 9: Training and Awareness

    • Importance of regular Legionella awareness training.
    • Training's role in improving prevention and control.
    • Different training formats: online, in-person, on-the-job.
    • Raising awareness among stakeholders.

  • Module 10: Ongoing Management and Compliance

    • Developing a Legionella management plan.
    • Regular testing and monitoring.
    • Collaborating with experts in water treatment.
    • Recordkeeping for compliance and evidence.
    • Periodic review and updates of risk assessments.

Who is this course for?

This Legionella Awareness course is designed for:

  • Employees and individuals responsible for Legionella prevention.
  • Business owners aiming to ensure safe environments.
  • Anyone interested in understanding and preventing Legionnaires' Disease.

Requirements

This Legionella Awareness Training does not have any prerequisites or formal requirements.

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