Non Licensed And Notifiable Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Training

Removal of Non-licensed and Notifiable Non-licensed Asbestos..

The HSE require that training is provided to all employees whose work activities could potentially or will expose them to asbestos. It is essential that you are adequately insured or in the process of being insured to carry out work on non-licensed asbestos materials. In providing this training to your employees you are ensuring compliance with your statutory obligations under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

What is the objective of this course?

We will ensure all delegates are provided with an awareness and improved knowledge of the hazards and risks posed by asbestos containing materials within their everyday working environment. We will provide an overview of the applicable legislation currently in place and what your obligations are as an employer and your rights as an employee. Each delegate shall undertake a practical session and pass an examination to demonstrate the knowledge they have gained within the training course. This will allow each delegate to demonstrate competence in removal of non-licensed asbestos materials to the HSE.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for those who are knowingly working alongside asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) and required to disturb these ACM’s, in all aspects, as part of their work activity. This could include maintenance workers, building trades (electricians, plumbers, joiners etc), construction / demolition workers, roofers, shop fitters, gas / heating & ventilation engineers, fire alarm engineers, phone & IT engineers, architects, building surveyors, etc.

What does the course contain?

In accordance with Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance document HSG 210 ‘Asbestos Essentials Task Manual’ the following topics will be covered by means of both written and oral presentation:

  • Types & Properties of Asbestos
  • Effects on Health
  • Presence of Asbestos in Buildings
  • The Risks
  • Avoiding Risks from Asbestos
  • Difference between licensed, non-licensed & notifiable non-licensed asbestos (NNLW)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
  • Legislation
  • Waste Disposal
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Decontamination (Practical Session)
  • Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Removal of Artex (Practical Session)
  • Penetrating/Drilling Artex (Practical Session)
  • Removal Techniques (Practical Session)

Examination (80% pass mark required)

This course can be tailored to your business needs, for example, if you only require training on removal of artex or removal of floor tiles. The practical sessions would then focus on these only.

Details

How long does the course last?

1 day

How much does the course cost?

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