Legionnaires' disease (also called legionellosis) is an infection caused by a bacterium called legionella. There are two types of illness which can develop after being infected with

this bacterium:

Legionnaires' disease. This causes a lung infection (pneumonia). It is usually a severe illness which is sometimes fatal.

Pontiac fever. This occurs when the bacteria cause a flu-like illness. It is not usually serious.

Susceptible groups, which are most likely to contract Legionnaires disease are: smokers, alcoholics, diabetics, people taking immuno-suppressant drugs, people with cancer or chronic respiratory or kidney disease, and those aged over 45 years.

Who is this training for?

Legionnaires Disease is caused by warm aerosol producing systems. So any working establishment that have warm aerosol producing system(s) then this course applies to them.

What does the course cover?

This covers what exactly legionnaires' disease. Why it is considered as a dangerous illness and what can cause someone to be exposed to this illness. What precautions to take to ensure that people are not exposed to the potentially deadly bacteria that is “Legionella”.

What is the benefit to your business?

This course is straight to the point, what is Legionella, the dangers associated with legionella. This course will save users time to getting training done effectively and be able to continue work knowing the importance of Legionella.

“If you are an employer, or someone in control of premises, including landlords, you must understand the health risks associated with legionella..”

Health and Safety Executive - HSE

Test and Certification

At the end of the course you will be given a test of 20 multiple choice questions. The required pass rate is 85%.

You will be able to download and print (if required) a digital certificate on completion of the course.

Course certificate lasts for 3 years

Course Duration

Approximately 40 minutes. (excluding time taken for the final exam)