Legionella

½ DAY LEGIONELLA AWARENESS TRAINING

Course Description

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To provide delegates with a background knowledge of Legionella Bacteria and the risk presented from Legionnaires Disease.

The course covers topics such as:
  • Introduction to Legionella Bacteria and its requirements for growth;
  • Legionnaires Disease symptoms, treatment and susceptibility factors;
  • Introduction to the H&S Legislation covering Legionnaires disease;
  • Introduction to the principles of prevention and control of Legionnaires Disease;
Prerequisites

None

Who should attend this training course?

Any one who requires foundation knowledge of Legionella Bacteria and the risk from Legionnaires Disease.

Individuals who have never had training previously, maintenance workers or anyone who may be at risk from Legionnaires Disease due to the nature of their work or workplace.

Or anyone who completes monthly temperature checks as part of Legionnaires Disease Risk Management programme.

Key Benefits
  • Provides employers with employees who can assist with the implementation of the Legionella Risk Control strategy;
  • Increased H&S knowledge for those in supervisory roles or H&S professionals;
  • Ensures delegates with responsibility for completing Legionella Risk Management tasks have the correct level of knowledge and competence to do so.
Duration

This is a half day instructor led course

Location

Edinburgh & Glasgow