Legionella Awareness Training

The Real Cost of Legionella Incidents
• Understanding the health impact of Legionella bacteria
• Consequences of Legionnaires' disease outbreaks
• Business disruption, reputational damage, and enforcement action
• Impact on building occupants, employees, and visitors
• Lessons learned from Legionella incidents

Understanding Legionella & Water System Risks
• What is Legionella bacteria?
• How Legionella develops in water systems
• Routes of exposure and transmission
• Common sources of Legionella in commercial buildings
• Individuals at higher risk of infection

Hazard Identification & Risk Awareness
• Identifying high-risk water systems
• Cooling towers and evaporative condensers
• Hot and cold water distribution systems
• Decorative fountains and water features
• Stagnation, temperature control, and biofilm formation

Legionella Prevention & Control Measures
• Principles of water hygiene management
• Temperature management and control
• Flushing programmes and routine maintenance
• Cleaning and disinfection awareness
• Monitoring and inspection practices

Monitoring, Reporting & Incident Response
• Recognising warning signs of system failure
• Reporting defects and concerns promptly
• Importance of inspection and maintenance records
• Escalation procedures following suspected contamination
• Supporting emergency response and corrective actions

Organisational Responsibility & Water Safety Culture
• Employer and building owner responsibilities
• Roles of facilities management and maintenance personnel
• Supporting effective communication across departments
• Promoting proactive water hygiene management
• Continuous improvement through monitoring and review

Legionella Awareness as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining awareness through refresher training
• Regular review of water management programmes
• Monitoring compliance with organisational procedures
• Supporting a proactive health and safety culture
• Embedding Legionella awareness into daily operations

This course is suitable for individuals responsible for managing or maintaining water systems, including:

• Facilities Managers
• Building Managers
• Property Managers
• Estate Managers
• Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians
• Engineering Personnel
• Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Professionals
• Environmental Health Officers
• Operations Managers
• Hospitality Managers
• Healthcare Facilities Personnel
• Schools and Educational Facilities Management Teams

No previous Legionella training is required.

Risk Management
Poorly maintained water systems can create conditions that allow Legionella bacteria to grow, increasing the risk of serious illness and disruption to business operations.

Legal Responsibility
Duty holders are responsible for managing risks associated with building water systems and implementing appropriate control measures to protect occupants and employees.

Compliance
Training supports organisations in understanding their responsibilities under Singapore's workplace safety, environmental health, and water hygiene requirements.

Organisational Performance
Effective Legionella awareness helps reduce operational risk, strengthen compliance, protect public health, and support business continuity.

Participants will:

• Understand what Legionella bacteria are and how they develop
• Recognise water systems that present potential risks
• Identify conditions that promote bacterial growth
• Understand the principles of Legionella prevention and control
• Support water hygiene monitoring and reporting programmes
• Contribute to organisational compliance and risk management
• Promote safe water management practices within the workplace

Instructor-led training
• Interactive presentations
• Workplace case studies
• Group discussions
• Practical examples of water system risks
• Scenario-based learning

Delivered:

• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar

The course focuses on practical awareness and organisational responsibility rather than specialist water treatment techniques.

This training supports organisational responsibilities under:

• Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006
• Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations
• Environmental Public Health Act
• Guidance issued by the National Environment Agency (NEA) relating to cooling towers and water systems
• Relevant Singapore Standard SS 636: Code of Practice for Legionella Risk Management (where applicable)

Organisations are expected to:

• Identify and assess risks associated with water systems
• Implement appropriate Legionella control measures
• Maintain inspection, monitoring, and maintenance programmes
• Train employees involved in water system management
• Review and continuously improve water hygiene procedures

Samson Training delivers practical Legionella Awareness Training focused on reducing water hygiene risks, improving organisational awareness, and supporting compliance with recognised industry standards.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical workplace-focused learning
• Real building and facilities management scenarios
• Clear understanding of duty holder responsibilities
• Experienced health and safety trainers
• Interactive discussions and case studies
• Developing long-term water hygiene awareness

We position Legionella awareness as a key component of effective facilities management, helping organisations protect employees, visitors, and the public while maintaining safe and compliant water systems.

Who should attend Legionella Awareness Training?
The course is suitable for facilities managers, maintenance personnel, engineering teams, WSH professionals, property managers, and anyone responsible for building water systems.

Is this a technical water treatment course?
No. This course provides practical awareness of Legionella risks, prevention measures, and organisational responsibilities rather than specialist water treatment certification.

Can the course be delivered onsite?
Yes. Samson Training delivers Legionella Awareness Training onsite across Singapore and can tailor examples to your building type and water systems.

Does the course support compliance with Singapore regulations?
Yes. The course supports organisations in understanding their responsibilities under Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health legislation, Environmental Public Health requirements, NEA guidance, and recognised water hygiene standards.