Basic Legionella management
- Kerry Owen
- Sep 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 24
Prevent the Outbreak: Legionella Management Training for Safer Facilities
Legionnaires’ Disease is a serious and potentially fatal illness caused by Legionella bacteria—often found in poorly maintained water systems. Employers and building managers have a legal duty to manage this risk, and our Basic Legionella Management course provides the essential knowledge to do just that.
Approved by CPD, IIRSM, and Gatehouse Awards, this course is designed to help facilities managers, maintenance professionals, and duty holders understand, assess, and control Legionella risks in the workplace.
Why Legionella Training Is Critical
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the HSE’s L8 Code of Practice, organisations must take proactive steps to prevent Legionella outbreaks. Lack of awareness and training has been linked to many incidents—this course helps you stay compliant and protect lives.
You’ll learn how Legionella spreads, where it hides, and how to implement a control programme that keeps your water systems safe.
What You’ll Learn
This course covers:
What Legionnaires’ Disease is and how it’s contracted
Risk areas in buildings and public spaces
Legal responsibilities and consequences of non-compliance
Risk management strategies and control measures
Monitoring, testing, and record-keeping
Cooling system-specific risks and prevention
Course Modules & Pass Requirements:
What is Legionella? – 70%
Risk Areas – 70%
Legislation – 70%
Risk Management – 70%
Water System Monitoring – 70%
Cooling System Awareness – 70%
Who Should Take This Course?
Building and facilities managers
Maintenance professionals
Health & Safety officers
Anyone responsible for water systems in commercial or public buildings
Why Choose Us?
Fully accredited and compliant with UK legislation
100% online and flexible—complete in just 75 minutes
Practical, actionable guidance for real-world application
Ideal for individuals or company-wide training
Take Control of Water Safety
Legionella is preventable—but only with the right knowledge and action. Equip yourself or your team with the tools to manage risk and stay compliant.
Enroll Now and protect your workplace from Legionella outbreaks.
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