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Level 2 Award in Legionella

The Legionella Level 2 webinar is designed to provide delegates with an understanding of the issues surrounding Legionella control, current legislation, and good practice procedures. Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause Legionnaires' disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. The course is suitable for individuals who are responsible for managing the risk of Legionella in buildings and facilities, such as landlords, facilities managers, and health and safety professionals.

The course covers a range of topics, including the causes and transmission of Legionella, risk assessments, control measures, monitoring and maintenance, and record-keeping. The webinar is delivered by experienced trainers who are experts in Legionella control and management.

Delegates will learn about the legal requirements for Legionella control, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. They will also be provided with practical guidance on how to manage the risk of Legionella, including how to conduct risk assessments, implement control measures, and monitor and maintain systems.

Upon successful completion of the webinar, delegates will be issued with a certificate that is valid for 3 years. This certificate demonstrates that the delegate has gained an understanding of Legionella control, legislation, and good practice procedures, and is able to apply this knowledge in practice to manage the risk of Legionella in buildings and facilities.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what legionella bacteria is
  • Be able to describe legionnaire’s disease
  • Understand health and safety legislation relevant to legionella
  • Understand your role and responsibilities in relation to legionella control
  • Be able to conduct a legionella risk assessment
  • Be able to implement prevention and control methods

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