Legionella Awareness Training Ireland | Online & Onsite Certification
Protect Health, Prevent Outbreaks, Stay Compliant with Safety Squad
Legionella Awareness Training is a legal requirement for anyone involved in managing or maintaining water systems in Irish workplaces. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease—a serious and potentially fatal respiratory illness. Employers have a duty under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to assess and control this risk.
With over 800 five-star Google reviews, Safety Squad provides certified, up-to-date Legionella training for facility teams, building managers, maintenance staff, and duty holders across Ireland.
Why Legionella Awareness Training Is Important
- Required for anyone responsible for water systems in the workplace
- Supports compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and HSE guidance
- Prevents the growth and spread of Legionella bacteria
- Protects staff, visitors, and vulnerable populations from Legionnaires’ disease
- Essential for hotels, offices, gyms, healthcare, and industrial sites
- Covered by €6.5 million professional indemnity insurance
Legionella Awareness Training Course Content
- What is Legionella and how it causes disease
- Legal duties and employer responsibilities
- Identifying high-risk water systems and environments
- Common sources: tanks, showers, cooling towers, HVAC systems
- Water temperature control and flushing procedures
- Risk assessment principles and control measures
- Record-keeping and compliance documentation
- Legionella control roles: duty holder, responsible person, service provider
- Case studies of outbreaks and key prevention lessons
- Certification following completion of training and assessment
Why Choose Safety Squad
- Over 800 five-star Google reviews – Ireland’s trusted training provider
- €6.5 million insurance cover – full professional indemnity
- Qualified trainers with water hygiene and safety expertise
- One limited company for all safety, health, and compliance training
- All courses include QR code registration and digital learner materials
- Online or face-to-face training options available across Ireland
Call to Action: Squad Goals = Saves Lives
A single Legionella outbreak can cost lives and reputations. Train your team to understand the risks, implement controls, and keep your water systems safe.
Book your Legionella Awareness Training with Safety Squad today.
Training Delivery Options
- Face-to-face training at your site or Safety Squad training centres
- Online training with full certification and digital tracking
- All course options include QR code registration and downloadable materials
Why Customers Choose Safety Squad
- Clear, up-to-date training aligned with current HSA and HSE guidance
- Trusted by facility managers, schools, hospitality, healthcare and housing providers
- Bundle Legionella training with chemical safety or ERT for savings
- Celebrating 10 years in 2026 of creating Safety Squads across Ireland
- Nationwide service with consistent, expert delivery
- All training, consultancy and equipment from one trusted provider
More Than Just Legionella Training
Our clients also rely on Safety Squad for:
- Water safety risk assessments and hygiene audits
- Tailored facilities safety programmes
- Online store at safetysquad.shop for signage, test kits, PPE and safety products
- Fire and emergency safety services via firesquad.ie
- Safety Squad App to manage certificates, inspection logs and compliance