How Legionella Awareness Training can Prevent Outbreaks
To prevent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, it is essential to have proper training and effective communication. This includes ensuring that those responsible for assessing risk and implementing precautions are well-informed and aware of their duties.
Techright Environmental offers comprehensive Legionella awareness training, for both on-site and online. Along with all staff involved in building water systems and control procedures. Indeed this training course focuses on educating participants about the dangers of Legionella and providing practical steps to minimise the risk of infection. By participating in this training, individuals will develop a clear understanding of their responsibilities under the ACoP (L8) guidelines. Additionally, this will enable them to maintain a safe working environment for their employees.
According to the HSE guidelines “Inadequate management, lack of training and poor communication can be contributory factors in outbreaks of legionnaires’ disease. It is important that those people involved in assessing risk and applying precautions are competent, trained and aware of their responsibilities” – HSG 274 part 2 page 6.
Legionella Awareness Training: Protecting Your Facility & Employees
Our Legionella awareness training is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge about the risks associated with Legionella bacteria. The training covers a wide range of topics to ensure that staff are well-informed and equipped to protect your facility and employees. We will cover:-
- Introduction to Legionella
- The susceptibility of staff to Legionella
- Along with Legionella bacteria and Legionellosis, illnesses caused and how they are contracted.
- The sources within the system which allow the Legionella bacteria to exist, thrive and multiply.
- As well as the health and safety at work act, control of substances, management of health and safety at work and the notification of cooling towers and evaporative condensers
- Importantly your legal duty
- And finally, the importance of recording and documenting all control measures
Techright Environmental can tailor the course to your specific site requirements. Thus, ensuring staff understand their roles and duties in managing Legionella risks. Upon completion of the Legionella training courses, candidates will receive a good understanding of Legionella and a Legionella awareness certificate.
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Responsible Person
The responsible person is appointed by the duty holder to take day-to-day responsibility for legionella risk control.
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Competent Person
A competent person is someone with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to manage health & safety.
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Duty Holders
The duty holder is the employer or person in control of a premises with a legal duty to control the legionella risk.
Legionella Training: How We Do It
Legionella training is essential for any business that wants to ensure the safety of its staff and customers.
Our team of water hygiene consultants will provide comprehensive on-site training that will cover all aspects of Legionella control. We will equip your staff with the necessary skills to manage key aspects of Legionella control themselves. And as a result, this will help keep costs down.
Our training program will include temperature checks, shower head descaling and chlorination, descaling of all water outlets, and how to complete paperwork. We will also provide the necessary equipment, including a logbook. Furthermore, we will show how to flush little used outlets, along with a weekly flushing sheet.
Should any temperatures are non-compliant, we will be there to support you throughout the process to ensure your site returns to a safe and compliant standard.
Implementing Water Safety Plans: The Role of Legionella Training
Legionella training is a critical component of workplace safety, particularly in environments where the Legionella bacterium may thrive, such as in cooling towers, hot water systems, and other water sources. Comprehensive Legionella training equips employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with Legionella contamination.
By investing in Legionella training, organizations demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding public health and complying with regulatory requirements. Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, employees learn about the characteristics of Legionella bacteria, the factors that contribute to its growth, and the potential health effects of Legionnaires’ disease.
Legionella training emphasizes the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring of water systems to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. Participants are educated on proper cleaning and disinfection techniques, as well as the significance of temperature control and water management strategies in minimizing the risk of Legionella contamination.
In some cases, cold water tank replacement may be necessary to ensure water systems remain compliant with safety standards and free from potential sources of bacterial growth.
Legionella Detection and Training Techniques
Legionella training empowers individuals to recognise the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease and understand the appropriate steps to take if an outbreak occurs. By fostering a culture of awareness and preparedness, organizations can effectively respond to potential threats and protect both employees and the public.
Continued reinforcement of Legionella training ensures that employees remain vigilant and proactive in maintaining water quality standards. Legionella testing, combined with ongoing education and updates on best practices, organizations can mitigate the risks associated with Legionella and uphold their commitment to safety and compliance. In essence, Legionella training is not just a regulatory requirement but a vital investment in public health and workplace well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legionella training provides essential knowledge and skills to help businesses, landlords, and duty holders understand Legionella risks, legal responsibilities, and best practices for water safety management.
Legionella training is recommended for:
- Landlords and property managers
- Employers and business owners
- Facilities and maintenance teams
- Health and safety officers
- Plumbers and water hygiene specialists
- Healthcare and care home staff
While training itself is not mandatory, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, and ACOP L8 require that those responsible for Legionella control are competent and adequately trained.
Our training courses cover:
- Understanding Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease
- Legal requirements (ACOP L8, HSG 274, COSHH)
- Legionella risk assessments
- Water system maintenance and control measures
- Temperature monitoring and record-keeping
- Water sampling and testing procedures
- Remedial actions and compliance best practices
We provide:
- Basic awareness training – Ideal for landlords, small businesses, and property managers
- Duty holder and responsible person training – For those managing Legionella risks in larger facilities
- Advanced Legionella management courses – For health & safety officers and compliance teams
- Bespoke on-site training – Tailored to your water systems and business needs
- Basic awareness courses – 2-3 hours
- Full responsible person training – 1 full day
- Advanced courses – 1-2 days, depending on the level of detail
We offer both online and in-person training to suit your needs. On-site training includes practical demonstrations, while online courses provide flexible learning.
Yes, all participants receive a Legionella Awareness Certificate, demonstrating compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidance.
Client Testimonial
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At Techright Environmental, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional water safety and Legionella compliance services. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our satisfied clients who have experienced our expertise firsthand.
SHEQ Manager ESSENTRA PACKAGING
I have been using Techright as water treatment specialists for the service, monitoring, and risk assessment of our water systems for several years. Aaron and his team have always provided a first class, cost-effective support service, and maintained a high quality of work.
Health and safety Manager FINNEBROGUE
The professional attitude taken during the recent extensive works on site in relation to not only the job itself but with regards to health & safety was excellent.