TBT-LA-07910-15 minsBiological

Legionella Awareness Toolbox Talk

Prevent Legionnaires' disease in your workplace

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  • Editable Word format
  • Add your company logo
  • Attendance register included

Legionella bacteria can cause serious and potentially fatal respiratory illness. This toolbox talk covers how Legionella grows, where it is found, and the control measures needed to prevent exposure.

What Your Team Will Learn

  • Understand what Legionella is and how it causes illness
  • Know where Legionella bacteria can grow in buildings
  • Recognise the symptoms of Legionnaires' disease
  • Understand the control measures used to prevent Legionella
  • Know your role in maintaining Legionella controls

What's Covered

Key Topics

  • Why Legionella Awareness matters - statistics and real-world impact
  • Legal requirements - employer and employee duties under UK law
  • Key hazards and risk factors to recognise
  • Step-by-step safe working practices
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Warning signs to watch for and report
  • Do's and Don'ts quick reference guide
  • Discussion questions for team engagement

What's Included

  • Comprehensive 2-page toolbox talk
  • Attendance register with 18 sign-off rows
  • Session info table (date, location, presenter, duration)
  • Editable Word format - add your logo and customise
  • Ready to print and deliver

Regulatory Compliance

Primary Regulation:

HSE Approved Code of Practice L8

Also relevant:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

HSE ACOP L8 requires duty holders to assess and control Legionella risks in water systems. This includes implementing a written control scheme and ensuring staff are properly trained.

Key Takeaway

Control the water, control the risk.

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