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.

Delivery Method

This course will be delivered as a 1 day virtual training course following by a face to face practical with small groups maintaining social distance at out training suite in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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?

Those with maintenance or repair responsibilities for premises at work who have undertaken Duty to Manage training in the past.

What are the objectives?

Refresh your 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?

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.