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Legionella Awareness

By: IE-365
Duration: 120 minutes
Price: £35
(15% charity discount applies)
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There are about 200-250 reported and confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease each year in England and Wales. The most often reported and serious cases are in the over 60s and these are the most likely to result in a fatality.
Poor management of water systems can cause serious exposure to the Legionella bacteria resulting in diseases that are fatal.

This course provides a comprehensive development of the dangers posed by the Legionella bacteria and the methods employed in controlling those risks. With whiteboard animations, exercises and an engaging presentation this course is a must for those that manage water systems.

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Objectives

By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Understand the risk to health from Legionella
  • Know the legal responsibilities
  • Identify and assess the risks on their premises
  • Implement control measures

Topics

Topics explored in this course, Legionella Awareness:

  • The health effects of breathing in legionella bacteria
  • Relevant Legislation
  • Legionella Risk Assessments
  • Appointing a Competent Person
  • Managing the Risks of Legionella in Water Systems
  • Monitoring Control Measures
  • Record Keeping
  • Managing High Risk Water Systems

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