Legionella Management Online Course

The Legionella Management course provides a detailed and practical understanding of how to prevent, detect, and manage the risks associated with Legionella bacteria—a major cause of Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal respiratory illness. This course is essential for anyone responsible for managing water systems, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining hygienic environments across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Through a structured curriculum spanning six in-depth modules, learners will explore the biology of Legionella, its transmission pathways, and the legal and practical requirements for controlling it in high-risk environments. The course is grounded in global health and safety standards and updated for relevance in a post-COVID world, where dormant water systems have increased the potential for outbreaks.

Participants will learn to conduct thorough Legionella risk assessments, implement control strategies, and ensure proper documentation to comply with legal duties, including ACOP L8 and COSHH in the UK, and equivalent international regulations. Special focus is placed on hazardous environments like hospitals, care homes, schools, office buildings, and HVAC systems, where aerosol generation presents increased risk.

Whether you're new to Legionella management or seeking formal recognition for your knowledge, this course empowers you with the tools, awareness, and confidence to maintain safe and compliant water systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the origin, risks, and nature of Legionella bacteria.
• Identify common sources and growth conditions for Legionella spread.
• Conduct effective Legionella risk assessments in various environments.
• Apply appropriate Legionella control and water safety measures.
• Comprehend legal obligations under international health regulations.
• Recognize post-COVID risks in Legionella-prone environments.

Course Link: Legionella Management

Course Curriculum

Module 01: What is Legionella

• Introduction to Legionella pneumophila
• History and global outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease
• The connection between Legionella and water systems
• Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment overview
• Types of environments that foster bacterial growth

Module 02: Legal Responsibilities

• Health and Safety at Work Act responsibilities
• COSHH Regulations and ACOP L8 overview
• Employer and landlord legal duties
• Global standards for Legionella control
• Documentation and compliance requirements

Module 03: Hazardous Environments

• Identifying high-risk water systems
• Risk in hotels, hospitals, schools, and care homes
• Showers, taps, spas, and cooling systems explained
• Temperature regulation and bacterial growth
• Responsibilities in shared and rented spaces

Module 04: Legionella Risk Assessment

• Step-by-step Legionella risk assessment process
• Identifying sources, vulnerabilities, and exposure levels
• Monitoring and inspection schedules
• Creating a written scheme for control
• Roles of the responsible person in risk control

Module 05: Controlling the Risks

• Water temperature control techniques
• Disinfection, chlorination, and flushing processes
• Design and maintenance of safe water systems
• Records and regular monitoring protocols
• Minimizing risks in new and existing infrastructure

Module 06: Legionella Awareness in a Post-COVID World

• COVID-19 and the rise in Legionella cases
• Managing stagnant systems during shutdown periods
• Increased hygiene standards and cleaning protocols
• Remote site monitoring and cloud-based tools
• Updating risk assessments post-pandemic

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.