Legionella and Legionnaires Disease

Legionella and Legionnaires Disease is a bacterial disease that resembles pneumonia to some extent. As the spread of Legionella and Legionnaires Disease is insignificant in the UK, its awareness among people is also not so widespread. About 300 to 500 people get this disease every year, which they mostly contract from abroad.

The Legionella bacteria responsible for Legionella and Legionnaires Disease can breed in any water source. It may be in your house, or your workplace, too. And as it is a contagious disease, we should be well aware of this disease. The Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease course will help learners to understand more about the health risks caused by Legionella. Thus, you can carry out appropriate risk assessment procedures along with the proper control measures to avoid infection and contamination in the premises. Also, the employers and managers will be better equipped with knowledge of their legal responsibilities and health risks created by Legionella bacteria.