Legionella
£20.00 £20.00 INC VAT
The course provides appropriate information and training necessary to those who carry out water management tasks as part of the organisation’s water management system.
The course explains what Legionella is, potential risks and how to control against them.
Description
Information about Legionella from the Health and Safety Executive explains that:
“Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by Legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires’ disease, as well as the similar but less serious conditions of Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection. The risk increases with age but some people are at higher risk including:
- People over 45 years of age.
- Smokers and heavy drinkers.
- People suffering from chronic respiratory or kidney disease.
- Diabetes, lung and heart disease.
- Anyone with an impaired immune system.
The bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but usually in low numbers. They may also be found in purpose-built water systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools.”
The Legionella Online Training course defines what Legionella is and how it can affect human health. Symptoms of Legionnaires Disease are described and information on when to seek medical help is given. The course identifies the conditions that encourage the growth of the Legionella bacteria. It also explains the need for an effective water management system.
Users will learn what responsibilities employers have in safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of both employees and the general public. Employees also have a duty to co-operate with their employers. The course highlights the importance of regular risk assessments to identify and then, manage any risks.
The course explains RIDDOR. RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. The regulation specifies that you must report an occupational disease. In the case of Legionnaires’ Disease, this must be done if an employee has been diagnosed by a doctor and works on an air conditioning or hot water system, that may be contaminated.
The course explains that the duty-holder can appoint competent people (from within the organisation or from outside) to help identify risks and control measures.
Main sections in this Legionella online training:
- Overview
- History
- Water Systems
- Hot and Cold Water
- Evaporation and Other
- Final Test
Is it for me?
This course is particularly appropriate for those who are responsible for protecting an organisation from Legionella, particularly people who manage, control or monitor the risk of exposure.
Course Objectives:
- To highlight what legionella is and its impact on human health
- To detail the conditions which encourage legionella bacteria growth
- To explain the reasons for some of the actions a user may have been asked to carry out as part of an organisation’s water management system
- To explain when to seek advice
Certification
This eLearning course is RoSPA Approved. Once the 40 minute course is completed, users must take a final test consisting of 10 questions. The final test has a minimum pass rate requirement of 70%. On successful completion of the test users can download and print off a completion certificate.
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4 out of 5
KEITH W. (verified owner) –
Good course, The course is quiet demanding on the brain and some of the questions are tricky but that is what it is designed to do.
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4 out of 5 Good in order to have a basic knowledge of what is involved in managing Legionella in a low risk environment
Vanessa H. (verified owner) –
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