The main subject areas of the course are: Building construction and the uses of asbestos Survey types Bulk sampling and material assessments Survey reports Quality control
Asbestos surveyors, or managers of surveyors and surveying teams. Asbestos re-inspectors or anyone that undertakes asbestos re-inspections. Those who require a detailed understanding of asbestos surveying principles (e.g. asbestos report writers, architects, building surveyors etc.) Prior Knowledge and Understanding Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of the contents of HSG 264 Asbestos, the survey guide and have a minimum of six months prior experience of assisting on asbestos surveys. In addition, candidates are expected to have had training to cover the core competencies outlined within the foundation material detailed within Table A9.1 of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021). This may be achieved by In -house learning or through the P400 foundation module.
The main learning outcomes of the course are: Describe the key reasons to manage safety and health in the workplace Define the key terms relating to safety and health Identify how the law can have an impact on safety and health in the workplace Describe how to assess, reduce and control risk in the workplace Identify workplace hazards and risks, their impact and how to manage them Identify how to evaluate and respond to an incident List the benefits and characteristics of an effective health and safety management system Describe the principles that underpin good safety and health performance
The main subject areas of the course are: Revision of legislation and guidance Revision of asbestos in buildings Controlling work on the fabric of the building Developing a strategy for Compliance The asbestos management plan - reviewing/maintaining/improving
The main subject areas of the course are: Legislation and guidance for asbestos practitioners. The properties of asbestos and health effects of exposure to asbestos fibres. The types of asbestos and its uses in buildings. The types of asbestos surveys. The asbestos register, risk assessment and management plan. Asbestos remediation. The role of asbestos analysts and laboratory procedures.