Legionella Awareness

Level:

Awareness

Target audience:

All personnel working in premises which contain engineered water systems that could potentially be a source for legionella bacteria growth

Course Goal/Description:

This course provides an overview of Legionella, the health risks associated with the bacteria, the control measures required to reduce risk and the key steps for managing an engineered water system.

Learning Objectives:

LO1 Describe what legionella is

LO2 Detail the history of legionella

LO3 Identify the health risks associated with legionella bacteria

LO4 Identify and describe the conditions for growth of legionella bacteria and the associated control measures

LO5 Identify and describe the legislation framework associated with legionella bacteria

LO6 Describe the key steps for managing an engineered water system through the role of the responsible person