Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (RQF) 601-2972-4

Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (RQF) 9 • The typical symptoms of Legionnaires ’ disease: o Initial symptoms of fever, chills, headache and muscle pain o Dry non-productive cough and severe breathing difficulties o Confusion, delirium, diarrhoea and vomiting o The difference between Legionnaires’ disease and pontiac fever • The groups of people most commonly at risk: o Men o The elderly o Individuals with compromised immune systems o Why some people are more susceptible o How it is difficult to prevent individuals physically being exposed to the risk LO2: Understand how legislation and codes of practice can support the management of legionella bacteria • Legislation and codes of practice relating to the management of legionella bacteria: o The purpose of the Approved Code of Practice L8 o The difference between the Approved Code of Practice and the Technical Guidance (HSG274) o Its relationship with The Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and RIDDOR • The consequences for non-compliance with legislation and codes of practice relating to the management of legionella bacteria o The approach of the HSE to investigate a case or an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease (depending on the circumstances) o How failing to comply with the Approved Code of Practice L8 can lead to: ▪ Improvement notices ▪ Prohibition notices ▪ Letter ▪ Criminal charges • The key roles and responsibilities associated with the management of legionella bacteria: o Duty Holder: Legally responsible to ensure a risk assessment is carried out, to ensure a written scheme is in place and to appoint a competent person (or persons), known as the Responsible Person, to manage the risk o Responsible Person: Responsible for implementing the control measures outlined within the written scheme o Authorised Deputies: To take on the responsibilities of the Responsible Person when they are absent o Operators: individuals appointed to carry out the tasks within the written scheme. LO3: Understand how to control the risks of legionella bacteria • The process of risk management: o Legionella risk assessment o Produce and implement a written control scheme