Legionella Control Toolbox Talk for Gyms Training and Leisure Facilities

This Legionella Control toolbox talk is designed for maintenance and facilities staff working in gyms, leisure centres, spas and swimming pools. It provides a concise briefing on the hazards posed by Legionella bacteria in water systems, the temperature ranges that encourage growth, and the practical steps required to keep water safe.

Use this talk to train staff on daily flushing of showers and spa jets, accurate temperature measurement, regular chemical monitoring of pools, and thorough record‑keeping. The guide also highlights how to recognise early signs of contamination such as scale, corrosion, odd tastes or odours, and outlines the immediate actions to take.

• Daily flushing and temperature checks – ensures water stays outside the 20‑45 °C danger zone.
• Regular chemical monitoring – maintains proper disinfectant residuals in pools and spas.
• Quarterly water sampling – meets the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice L8 and BS EN ISO 11731:2017.

Each section includes a clear purpose, a description of the activity, the reasons why the controls matter, ten practical do‑items, ten don’t‑items and a concise important‑points summary, making it easy to adapt to any facility layout.

Compliant with the Approved Code of Practice L8 – Legionnaires’ disease: the control of legionella bacteria in water systems (HSE) and BS EN ISO 11731:2017 for sampling and testing.

The content is fully editable and shareable, allowing facilities to tailor it to specific equipment and procedures.