Legionella Disease
About the course
This course provides comprehensive knowledge about Legionnaires’ disease, focusing on its causes, risk factors, and symptoms. Participants will learn effective prevention strategies, including water system maintenance, legal compliance, and risk assessments. Designed for professionals and care workers, this course also emphasises practical control measures and the importance of continuous monitoring to safeguard health and safety in various environments.
What will you learn
- The definition, origins, and causes of Legionnaires’ disease and the role of Legionella bacteria.
- Risk factors and high-risk groups, including older adults, individuals with chronic illnesses, and workers exposed to water systems.
- Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, including early, advanced, and neurological effects.
- Where Legionella bacteria thrive, including man-made water systems like cooling towers, hot water tanks, and decorative fountains.
- Medical treatments for Legionnaires’ disease, including antibiotics and supportive care.
- Practical steps for preventing Legionella growth at home and in the workplace, such as temperature control, descaling, and system flushing.
- Legal responsibilities of employers, including compliance with COSHH regulations and conducting risk assessments.
- Effective record-keeping for Legionella management, including maintenance logs and water testing results.
- Monitoring and advanced control measures, including remote sensors, biocidal treatments, and system redesigns.
- Continuous improvement strategies, such as policy reviews, training, and adoption of new technologies.
Course Content
References
References for Legionnaires’ Disease Course:
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2023). “Legionnaires’ disease: The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems (L8).” Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/l8.htm
- NHS. (2023). “Legionnaires’ Disease.” Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/legionnaires-disease/
- World Health Organization (WHO). (2022). “Legionellosis.” Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/legionellosis
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). (2022). “Legionnaires’ Disease.” Available at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/legionnaires-disease
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). “Legionella (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever).” Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/index.html
- British Standards Institution (BSI). (2021). “BS 8580-1:2019 – Risk assessment for Legionella control – Code of practice.” Available at: https://shop.bsigroup.com
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). (2023). “Legionella Risk Management.” Available at: https://www.cieh.org
- Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). (2023). “Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Legionnaires’ Disease in Ireland.” Available at: https://www.hpsc.ie
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2022). “Pneumonia Overview.” Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk
- Legionella Control Association (LCA). (2023). “Approved Code of Conduct for Service Providers.” Available at: https://www.legionellacontrol.org.uk
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