Introduction to the Legionella Responsible Person

Course Overview

This short training session provides an introduction to legionella ‘Responsible Person’ and includes a brief overview of the requirements of legislation, guidance and information for colleagues to understand the legionella causative chain, practical steps to control the risks from legionella and the role requirements of the ‘Responsible Person’.

In addition, the session will look at how to recognise risks (and potential risks)  from control measures and the responsibility for rectification.

What’s Covered?

The course will guide delegates through some of the key legionella control measures to minimise risk and will provide an introduction and overview of the role requirements of the legionella ‘Responsible Person’ within the organisation, including their management responsibilities for resource and implantation of controls.

This session has been designed to assist social housing providers and includes:

  • Overview and background of legionellosis and legionnaires disease
  • The causative chain
  • Legislation and guidance
  • Landlords responsibilities
  • Introduction to the role of the ‘Responsible Person’
  • Practical steps to control risk, developing a policy and record keeping
  • Recognising and addressing risks from monitoring results

Learning Outcomes

This virtual training session is delivered ‘live’ by our knowledgeable and professional trainer and is interactive; encouraging discussion and delegate participation to ensure skills learnt will be able to be confidently applied in practice; there will be ample time for delegates to ask questions throughout the session.

Delegates will broaden their knowledge and understanding of the causative chain, will be introduced to the role of the legionella ‘Responsible person’, including the responsibilities of the role as well as understanding, implementing and monitoring control measures and recognising when risks need to be addressed.

Certification: An e-certificate of attendance will be provided for attendees.

Interested?

This course can be delivered in the following ways: