Legionella is a type of pathogen bacteria that can grow and multiply in water. Water containing Legionella can then spread in droplets, which people can breathe in. This can result in Legionnaire's Disease and Pontiac Fever.

This course will help to increase awareness and understanding of Legionnaires Disease by explaining how outbreaks might occur, and highlighting water systems that have a potentially high risk of developing the Legionella bacterium.

The course explains the legal responsibilities of duty holders and helps employees to understand the risks of Legionella and the importance of control measures to prevent or reduce the risk of exposure.

Module 1 - An introduction to Legionella - In this module you will look at what Legionella is, where it can be found, how you get Legionella's Disease, the symptoms and treatment, and those at a higher risk. 

Module 2 - Legislation and regulations- In this module you will look at the Health and Safety at Work Act etc. 1974, The Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), COSHH, RIDDOR, employee responsibilities and landlord responsibilities.

Module 3 - Environmental factors- In this module will look at what increases the risk of legionella, including common sources of Legionella, such as hot and cold water systems, spa pools, cooling systems and other risk systems that may produce aerosols, this posing a foreseeable risk of exposure to Legionella.

Module 4 - Risk assessment - In this module you will look at the role of the duty holder and competent person. This includes looking at the elements of a risk assessment; what are the risks, who might be harmed, evaluating risks and control measures, recording findings and reviewing and updating a risk assessment. 

Module 5 - Controlling risks - in this module you will look at control measures to reduce the risk of exposure; including training and instruction, safe operation of the water system, reviewing control measures, monitoring, testing and cleaning and disinfection.