Legionella Training
The Legionella training will raise awareness of the danger associated with legionella and the practical steps
that should be taken to reduce the risk.
The Importance of
Legionella Training
Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks can be prevented through proper training and communication. It is crucial that those responsible for assessing risk and implementing precautions are knowledgeable and aware of their duties.
Our company provides both on-site and online Legionella awareness training for all staff involved in building water systems and control procedures. The training course emphasise the dangers of Legionella and practical steps to reduce the risk of infection. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities under the ACoP (L8) to maintain a safe working environment for their employees.
The Complete List of Topics Covered in Our Legionella Training
To ensure that staff are knowledgeable about the risks associated with Legionella bacteria, our Legionella training covers a comprehensive range of topics. These include:
- 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, ensuring staff understand their roles and duties in managing Legionella risks. Upon completion of the course, candidates will receive a Legionella awareness certificate.
Why In-House Legionella Training for Associated Staff is Essential
Legionella training is essential for any business that wants to ensure the safety of its staff and customers.
Our team of water hygiene consultants provides comprehensive on-site training that covers all aspects of Legionella control. We will equip your staff with the necessary skills to manage key aspects of Legionella control themselves, which will help keep costs down.
Our training program includes 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.
If 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.
