Legionella Awareness
Legionella bacteria is commonly found in water systems and can lead to Legionnaires’ disease—a potentially life-threatening type of pneumonia. This online Legionella Awareness training course helps learners understand how Legionella spreads, the risks it presents, and the control measures needed to prevent exposure in workplace environments.
Ideal for staff working near or around water systems, this course supports compliance with health and safety regulations and helps reduce the likelihood of outbreaks through awareness and good practices.
25
MINUTES
20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand what Legionella bacteria is and the illness it causes.
Learn how Legionella spreads in water systems and how to minimise the risk.
Be able to recognise the early symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease.
Understand how to prevent contamination through safe water management.
Know the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees.
Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease can have devastating health consequences and lead to serious legal and financial implications for businesses. This Legionella Awareness training course is a simple yet powerful way to protect staff, customers, and your reputation.
Designed by health and safety experts, this course is suitable for a wide range of industries where water systems are present. With clear, accessible modules, learners will feel confident in identifying potential hazards and taking the right steps to minimise risk.Legionella outbreaks are entirely preventable with the right knowledge and procedures. By investing in online Legionella Awareness training, your organisation can protect health and prevent illness, meet legal obligations for water system safety, equip staff with practical knowledge for everyday risk reduction, and avoid regulatory fines, investigations, and business disruption.
Employees working in environments with water systems such as air conditioning, hot tubs, or storage tanks.
Facilities managers and maintenance staff.
Landlords and building supervisors.
Anyone responsible for water safety or system checks in commercial premises.
Section 1: What Is Legionella and the Illness It Causes?
This section introduces Legionella bacteria, explains how it can thrive in water systems, and outlines the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease. Learners will understand how exposure can occur and why early identification of symptoms is crucial.
Section 2: Control
In this section, we explore the various steps that can be taken to control Legionella in the workplace. Topics include temperature control, regular maintenance, cleaning procedures, and risk assessments.
Section 3: Responsibilities
This section focuses on the legal responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to Legionella prevention. It covers procedures, best practices, and guidance under UK legislation.
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