Legionella Awareness Control & Prevention

· Where Legionella bacteria comes from.

· What conditions increase the risk of bacterial growth.

· The guidance and legislation relating to Legionella.

· How standards of plumbing can affect the risk of Legionella.

· The purpose of a Legionella Risk Assessment & Control Scheme.

· When Legionella Testing is needed.

· The temperatures required to minimise the risk of Legionella bacteria.

· How often and where temperature monitoring should be carried out.

· How to resolve scalding risks.

· When a Thermostatic Mixing Valve may be needed.

· When cleaning and disinfection may be needed.

· Flushing to reduce the risk of Legionella bacteria.

· The requirements for record keeping.