Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease Awareness Training Course

Description

UK hospitals report around 500 cases of Legionnaires’ disease every year. Some of those people don’t survive. So what causes it? Bacteria that grow in water systems are often forgotten to check in most workplaces. That’s where we come in. Our legionella awareness training shows you how to identify the risks and keep people safe.

What Is Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease?

Legionella is a type of bacteria. It grows in warm water systems like cooling towers, hot tubs, showers and large taps. The bacteria spread through tiny water droplets in the air. Breathe them in, and you can catch Legionnaires’ disease. Moreover, Legionnaires’ is a serious lung infection. It feels like bad pneumonia and can land people in the hospital fast. The good news is it’s preventable. With the right checks, the right cleaning and trained staff, water systems stay safe.

Who Should Take Our Legionella Awareness Training

Our course is for anyone who looks after a building’s water. No science needed. In particular, it works well for:

• Facilities and maintenance staff in offices, hotels and care homes
• Landlords and property managers running rental properties
• Plumbers, engineers and trades on regular site work
• Health and safety officers managing workplace risk
• Anyone needing a legionnaires’ certificate for their job role

What You Will Learn in the Course

Our Legionella course online walks you through every part of the role, which includes:

• What Legionella is and where it grows
• The signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease
• UK rules under the Health and Safety at Work Act
• The HSE’s L8 Approved Code of Practice basics
• How to do a Legionella risk assessment properly
• Cleaning, flushing and water temperature checks
• Keeping records that pass any inspection

The Learner’s Review

“I’d never had any legionella training before. So when we had a small scare in our care home, I panicked. This course changed everything. Our residents are safer now, and our staff feel confident.”

— Sarah Mitchell

Become Compliant and Safe by Training Now!

UK landlords, employers and facility managers are legally responsible for legionella safety. That’s why our legionella awareness training gives you the basics that keep you compliant. You’ll finish with a legionnaire’s certificate, ready for your records. Enrol today.