Legionella Awareness – UK

  • 8 topics | 39m
  • Includes Assessment
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
Everyone is susceptible to Legionnaires' disease, which is a form of pneumonia caused by inhaling water that is contaminated with Legionella bacteria. If left untreated, this disease can be fatal. This course is intended for learners who work in environments where Legionella is a risk, raising awareness of the risks of waterborne disease caused by Legionella bacteria and the means to prevent it. In this course, you'll learn what Legionnaire's disease is and about the bacteria that causes it. You'll learn about the potential risks posed by different types of water systems and recognise suitable control measures that might help prevent an outbreak. You'll also be introduced to the legal duties of those who work with water systems for controlling the spread of Legionella bacteria. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by New Level Safety Limited, a professional services company specializing in corporate health and safety management. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • define Legionnaires' disease
  • recognise conditions that encourage growth of Legionella bacteria
  • recognise actions to take to control Legionella risks in cooling towers and evaporative condensers
  • identify how hot and cold water systems can pose risks of Legionella
  • identify control measures for hot and cold water systems
  • recognize how water systems can pose risks of Legionella and the measures to control the risks
  • recognise risk factors that contribute to Legionella growth in a spa pool setting
  • recognise why other water systems are susceptible to Legionella growth
  • recognise legal compliance actions for controlling Legionella
  • recognize factors that contribute to Legionella growth and how to carry out legal duties to control Legionella

IN THIS COURSE

  • What Legionnaires' Disease Is
    5m
  • Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers
    4m
  • Hot and Cold Water Systems
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Risks and Suitable Control Measures
    5m
  • Spa Pools
    2m
  • Other Water Systems
    3m
  • Legal Duties to Control Legionella
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: Controlling Legionella
    3m

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