E- Learning Course Legionella Awareness Training

Legionnaires’ disease is caused by the Legionella bacteria and effects a person’s lungs. It is a serious infection and it can be fatal. It is spread through mist or vapour of contaminated water.

It is therefore vital to maintain water systems in buildings where there are customers and staff. This e-learning course provides you with the training and knowledge to manage and maintain the risk of legionella.

There are six modules which cover:

·         What Legionnaire’s is and what it means for your business?

·         Risk areas that you should keep an eye on

·         Legislation and laws that you are required to follow and maintain

·         Risk Management and how you can reduce your risk and damages

·         Water System Monitoring tips, tricks and ideas

·         Colling System Awareness measures

What is Legionnaires and what it means for your business?

This module explains what Legionnaires is, what it does and what it means if you have an outbreak at the workplace.

Risk Areas that you should keep an eye on

This module teaches you how to recognise risk areas, which often include cooling towers evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools.

Legislation and laws that you are required to follow and maintain

There are a number of rules and regulation regarding the risk of bacteria, including Legionella. The approved code of practice is: Legionnaires disease: The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems L8, which contains guidance on how to manage and control any risks you may have in your system.

Risk Management and how you can reduce your risk and damages

This module talks about risk assessment, how to manage and reduce the risks and the need to understand the water systems in your building.

Water System Monitoring- tips, tricks and ideas

This is a useful module which will teach you about water system monitoring and controlling the risk of Legionella. Keeping records and other tips.

Cooling System Awareness Measures

This module will educate you on the use of measures to prevent legionnaire’s bacteria from forming. It includes prevention by maintaining corrosion, scale and deposits and looking at regular temperature changes as well as other signs to be aware of through an efficient water monitoring system.

The Benefits of E-Learning

E-learning doesn’t interfere with your working day, you don’t have to re-schedule a meeting or work late because you’ve had to attend a classroom course. You can do each module at a time that suits you.

E-learning courses are a cheaper and faster method of gaining the training and knowledge you need for the workplace.

Risk Safety Services provide an accredited e-learning online course in Legionella Awareness training and a host of other Occupational Health and Safety Training courses. Please contact them through their website or by phoning 0843 523 0410.

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