Legionella Awareness

Oil & Gas Industry

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

The course is available in the following languages: English; Norwegian Legionella is found in natural water courses and artificial hot and cold-water systems, meaning this course is suitable for all members of staff. The course explains what legionella is, how you can identify its exposure, and the systems used to prevent exposure in the first place.

LO1: Explain what legionella is and where it can be found LO2: Identify systems which present a risk of legionella increasing LO3: Explain how legionella multiplies LO4: Identify the temperatures that affect legionella LO5: Explain what Legionnaires’ disease is and how it is contracted LO6: Describe who can be affected by Legionnaires’ disease LO7: Identify when the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease can begin LO8: Describe mild symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease LO9: Describe severe symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease LO10: Describe how the risk of legionella is controlled in potable water systems LO11: Describe how the risk of legionella is controlled in all water systems LO12: Explain how water is treated LO13: Describe cleaning and disinfection procedure