Legionella management

The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ACOP L8 is the approved code of practice. It offers practical advice and specific guidance on the control of legionella bacteria in engineered water systems.

Our two-day ‘Legionella management’ course looks at how to comply with the relevant legislation. You gain the skills needed to manage legionella risks.

They will learn how to carry out and review legionella risk assessments, plan and implement control strategies and conduct audits in line with the HSE’s requirements.

• Learn how to fulfil the role of a 'responsible person'.
• Undertake a written assessment to ensure you have the ability to perform legionella management effectively.

• Gain the skills to carry out legionella risk assessments and plan practical control and management of legionella systems.
• Understand how to draw up water sampling and testing programmes, or critique contractors’ programmes.
• Design maintenance schedules to support control strategies.

Health and safety professionals and anyone responsible for managing legionella risks.