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BOHS P408 - Identification and Quantification of Asbestos in Soils using PLM and PCM
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Delivered Online or In-Person
Delivered at organisers' location
Manchester or Brentwood
Full day
All levels
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.
Who is this course suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for anyone responsible for undertaking the qualitative and quantitative analysis of asbestos in soils, for the purpose of assessing contamination prior to remediation.
This includes:
Asbestos analysts.
Laboratory analysts.
Land surveyors.
Site investigators.
It may also be suitable for anyone who wishes to progress into these roles. Candidates for this advanced analytical course must already hold the P401 and experience of asbestos fibre counting would be advantageous.
Course Timing
Duration: 4 days
Start time: 9am on course day, 10am on exam day
Finish time: Approximately 4pm
Written Exam: Closed book, 20 questions, 1 hour
Formative Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment Open book, 1 soil sample, 4 hours
Delegates are required to bring along a scientific calculator
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Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd
Manchester
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