Legionella Awareness
This course explains Legionnaires' disease, how people become infected and the conditions that let legionella bacteria multiply in water systems. You will learn about the duties set out in HSE's Approved Code of Practice L8 and guidance HSG274, the roles of the duty holder and responsible person, and the practical controls such as temperature checks, flushing and record keeping. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, competence or your employer's procedures.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what Legionnaires' disease is and how people become infected.
- ✓Identify the conditions in water systems that allow legionella bacteria to grow.
- ✓Describe the legal framework, including ACOP L8 and HSG274, and the roles of the duty holder and responsible person.
- ✓Outline the purpose of a legionella risk assessment and written scheme of control.
- ✓Apply key control measures, including water temperatures, flushing little-used outlets and descaling showerheads.
- ✓Recognise the importance of accurate records and reporting problems promptly.
Course contents
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Module 1: Legionella and Legionnaires' Disease
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: How Legionella Grows
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Legal Duties and Roles
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Control Measures and Records
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate