BOHS P408 - Identification and Quantification of Asbestos in Soils using PLM and PCM

Description

Syllabus/Course Structure and Assessment

The main subject areas of the course are:

• Controlling the health risks of asbestos.
• Sample handling and waste disposal.
• Identification of asbestos by PLM.
• Gravimetric quantification of asbestos-containing materials.
• Discrimination and quantification of free fibres by dispersion and PCM.
• Analysis of soils - practical application.

The students would be assessed as follows:

• 40 short answer questions to be answered in 120 minutes
• Submission of an acceptable report as detailed below

Submission of Report:

Candidates are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient knowledge with respect to the duty holder's requirements and either produce an asbestos management plan or a report compiled from a critical review of an asbestos management plan.

A copy of the report must be submitted to BOHS within twelve months.