Legionnaires' Disease
This course is intended for those who work in any environment or occupation that may bring them in contact with water or air-conditioning systems that may expel liquid containing legionella bacterium.
Description
Target Audience: This course is intended for those who work in any environment or occupation that may bring them in contact with water or air-conditioning systems that may expel liquid containing legionella bacterium.
Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will have displayed the ability to recognize and/or identify the characteristics, sources and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, and its related required/recommended safe work practices.
Relevant Standards: OSH Act Section 5(a)(2) General Duty Clause
- Linear Duration/min: 00:14:08
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (Very Easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for those who work in any environment or occupation that may bring them in contact with water or air-conditioning systems that may expel liquid containing legionella bacterium.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- MED 5.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives
- MED 5.2.0 Identify the characteristics of Legionnaires’ disease and its common sources
- MED 5.3.0 Identify Legionnaires’ disease risk factors and at-risk groups
- MED 5.4.0 Identify Legionnaires’ disease’s common modes of infection and preventive measures
