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What is the Legionella Management for Duty Holders Course?

The objective of this online Legionella Management for Duty Holders is to help duty holders to understand what Legionella is, how Legionella bacteria are formed and where it is found, and how people are exposed to and contract illnesses associated with Legionella bacteria. The duty holders course provides information on Legionella legislation and how to carry out Legionella risk assessments.

Also covered in the Legionella Management for Duty Holders online course are the duty holder responsibilities and how to assess premises so that suitable control measures can be implemented.

Who is the Legionella Management for Duty Holders Course Suitable For?

This online Legionella Management for Duty Holders course is suitable for:

  • Water system technicians and operatives
  • Responsible persons for domestic hot and cold water systems (e.g. building and facilities managers, duty holders, maintenance staff)
  • Legionella consultants
  • Occupational hygienists
  • Health and safety managers

What’s Included in the Legionella Management for Duty Holders Course?

Delivery Method

Online / E-learning

Course Duration

90 Minutes

Course Content

This online Legionella Management for Duty Holders course is divided into the following sections:

What is Legionella?

This section will help students learn about Legionella bacteria and the possible health effects of exposure.

Duty Holder’s Responsibilities

This section will help students understand the legal responsibilities of Duty Holders, employers, employees, and self-employed, for controlling and monitoring Legionella.

Where can Legionella be found?

This section gives students knowledge of the everyday environments that Legionella may be found in.

Legionella Risk Assessments

This section will help students understand how to carry out risk assessments.

Controlling the Risks

The final section teaches students about controlling the risks from Legionella and understanding the control limits.

Legionella Management Final Assessment

Multiple choice assessment. Upon completing the final examination with a pass mark of 80%, delegates will receive their Legionella Management for Duty Holders certificate, approved by ROSPA and recognised by the HSE.

Certification

The Legionella Management for Duty Holders online course is approved by RoSPA and recognised by the HSE.

Prerequisites

There are not prerequisites to attend this course.

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