Basic Legionella Management E-Learning Course

Our online Legionella management course is aimed at all employers and staff to assist them in identifying the dangers Legionella poses and in covering ways to do so. Current legislation set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act, along with the HSE’s updated code of practice, known as L8, states that companies and building owners have a legal duty to manage Legionella.

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)fy and assess sources of Legionella risk on the premises.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Know what Legionnaires’ Disease is, and how it is contracted
• Understand the conditions that promote the growth of Legionella bacteria
• Be aware of the history of Legionnaires’ Disease
• Have been presented with facts regarding contagion, distribution and identification of Legionnaires’ Disease
• Be able to identify risk areas in businesses, workplaces and public areas
• Be able to identify appropriate legislation, responsibilities and consequences to individuals and organisations of non-compliance
• Know how to manage risk to eliminate and reduce it
• Understand the five key elements of Legionella management
• Understand the importance of record keeping and records required
• Be aware of practical prevention tasks and how to carry them out, including testing and monitoring
• Be introduced to risks, prevention, testing, monitoring and water sampling relating specifically to cooling systems

Lack of training and awareness of Legionella has been shown to contribute to many Legionella outbreaks. Adequate training and appropriate checks can ensure water system safety.
The course is approved by CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards, giving you peace of mind and delegates increased confidence that the content is accurate and relevant.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

• What is Legionella?
• Risk Areas
• Legislation
• Risk Management
• Water System Monitoring
• Cooling System Awareness

Once your booking is complete, your place on the course will be confirmed automatically. Login details and joining instructions for your e-learning course will be sent to the email address provided within 24 working hours.