Who is it for?

Those responsible for managing asbestos containing materials in buildings.

What are the objectives?

Become familiar with the types and uses of asbestos in buildings, and your legal responsibilities in managing it. This course covers topics from the appointment of an appropriate surveyor to understanding asbestos survey reports and risk assessment processes. Learn how to develop an asbestos management plan and decide when a licensed asbestos contractor is needed. You will also understand the requirements to carry out asbestos removal in a proper, legal and safe manner.

Who is it for?

Those working on the fabric of any premises built or refurbished before 2000 and those who influence such works. For example: maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, decorators, joiners, plasterers, demolition and construction workers.

What are the objectives?

The course provides information on the properties of asbestos and associated health risks. It teaches you to identify products and materials that typically contain asbestos, the emergency procedures to be followed and how to avoid the risks from asbestos containing materials.

Who is it for?

Those who knowingly disturb asbestos containing materials during low risk activities, such as maintenance workers and roofing contractors.

What are the objectives?

This course familiarises you with the classification of non-licensed works and how to undertake specific tasks in compliance with the relevant legislation. It also covers methods to control exposure and prevent the spread of asbestos, how to deal with waste, and how to adequately decontaminate.

UKATA Asbestos Awareness will be required before undertaking this course

Who is it for?

Those with maintenance or repair responsibilities for premises at work.

What are the objectives?

Gain a basic understanding of the legislative requirements of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In particular, you look at the role of Duty Holder and who that could be, surveys available, what to expect in a survey, and the asbestos management plan, its use and requirement.

Who is it for?

The course is aimed at Site Managers, Project Managers and Contract Managers and any other person who may assist in these roles or is responsible for procuring asbestos works.

What are the objectives?

On successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to:

Be familiar with types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and, where appropriate, items of plant;
Be familiar with the requirements as set out in CAR 2012 and HSG 264, HSG 247, HSG 248 with regard to responsibilities also providing an understanding of the different work categories and requirements;
An overview of the requirements for asbestos surveys including interpreting results and understanding the risk assessment process;
An overview of the asbestos removal process including remedial work options and best practice;
An understanding of monitoring Asbestos Removal Contractors, expectations and limitations;
The role of the Asbestos Analysts involvement and different types of air monitoring.

Who is it for?

Those working on the fabric of any premises built or refurbished before 2000 and those who influence such works. For example: maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, decorators, joiners, plasterers, demolition and construction workers.

What are the objectives?

The course provides information on the properties of asbestos and associated health risks. It provides a refresher on how to identify products and materials that typically contain asbestos, the emergency procedures to be followed and how to avoid the risks from asbestos containing materials.

Who is it for?

Those who knowingly disturb asbestos containing materials during low risk activities, such as maintenance workers and roofing contractors, and have undertaken non-licensed work training previously.

What are the objectives?

This course refreshes your knowledge of the classification of non-licensed works and how to undertake specific tasks in compliance with the relevant legislation. It also recaps methods to control exposure and prevent the spread of asbestos, how to deal with waste, and how to adequately decontaminate.

Who is it for?

Employers, supervisors, health & safety representatives and elected company representatives responsible for the selection, use, maintenance and record-keeping for employees’ RPE.

What are the objectives?

This course will equip you with the skills to perform monthly checks on respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and record outcomes appropriately following HSE guidance HSG53 – Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work. It also covers RPE cleaning, maintenance, storage and disposal.