Legionella Awareness
Legionella Awareness training is essential for anyone responsible for managing water storage and distribution systems in the workplace. It helps employers meet their legal duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L8), which outlines the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems.
Participants on our training course will learn about the bacteria, how it lives and grows in water systems, and how to identify potential sources of Legionella, understand the conditions that allow the bacteria to grow, and apply appropriate control measures to reduce the risk of infection. The training also covers water system flushing, temperature checking, and the critical need for accurate and timely record keeping and monitoring requirements, ensuring your organisation is compliant and audit-ready.
We offer different types of training, tailored to your specific needs, including:
- Introductory half-day sessions for general awareness
- Three-quarter day training in Legionella for Duty Holders with specific responsibilities
- One-day Legionella and Water Hygiene course, offering a deeper look into practical control strategies and water system management
Training includes analysis, discussion, case studies, and practical exercises. It is ideal for caretakers, housing and care staff, facilities managers, and anyone who has a responsibility for managing Legionella.
Courses can take place at customer sites or at our location in Wiltshire.
We also have an online course in Basic Legionella Management.
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Course Description
Manage and record compliance with HSE guidelines L8 and HSG 274
Manage water storage and distribution systems
Disinfection and chlorination processes
The role of duty holders and contractors
Accurate record keeping
Principles for controlling Legionella bacteria
Learning Objectives
An understanding of Legionella bacteria and how they can cause illness
Awareness of the health risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease
Understanding of regulatory compliance
How to identify potential sources of Legionella
Assess and manage the risk of Legionella growth
Best practices for monitoring and maintaining water systems
I thought the training was absolutely perfect. Your level of knowledge, instruction method and the course content made the course enjoyable for all involved and it was of a standard that I thought was exceptional.