The Legionella Risk Management for Facilities Teams Training Course is designed to help facilities professionals understand, assess, and control the risks associated with Legionella bacteria in water systems. As part of a comprehensive Healthcare Management training course, participants will learn how to identify potential hazards, implement effective water safety measures, and maintain compliance with relevant health, safety, and industry regulations. This practical programme focuses on reducing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease while improving the safety and reliability of building water systems.
Delivered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute, this training course combines current best practices with practical risk management techniques suitable for healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, industrial sites, hospitality venues, educational institutions, and public facilities. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to conduct risk assessments, establish monitoring programmes, maintain water system integrity, and respond effectively to potential Legionella risks.
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the biology and health risks associated with Legionella bacteria.
- Identify common sources of Legionella growth within building water systems.
- Conduct effective Legionella risk assessments.
- Develop and implement water safety management plans.
- Apply preventive maintenance strategies for water systems.
- Monitor water quality using appropriate inspection and testing methods.
- Interpret relevant legislation, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Document inspections, monitoring activities, and corrective actions.
- Respond effectively to identified Legionella hazards.
- Improve organisational compliance while protecting building occupants and staff.
Target Audience
This Healthcare Management training course is suitable for:
- Facilities managers
- Building maintenance supervisors
- Water system engineers
- Healthcare facilities management teams
- Estates and property managers
- Health and safety professionals
- Environmental health officers
- Maintenance technicians
- Compliance officers
- Operations and engineering personnel responsible for water systems