Asbestos Awareness & Safety Course Overview This Asbestos Awareness & Safety course is designed to provide essential knowledge on asbestos identification, risks, and safe handling practices. It covers the basics of asbestos, its potential health hazards, and guidelines for managing asbestos-related risks in compliance with UK regulations. The course is aimed at improving awareness among professionals, helping them understand how to recognise asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and respond appropriately to ensure workplace safety. By completing this course, learners will gain valuable insights into how to mitigate the dangers posed by asbestos, providing them with the confidence to manage asbestos risks safely and responsibly. Course Description This comprehensive course covers the identification of asbestos, its risks, and how to handle potential exposure in the workplace. Learners will explore key topics such as the various types of asbestos, its common locations, and how it affects health. The course also dives into the procedures for conducting surveys and risk assessments and teaches the principles of safe management of asbestos. The course emphasises the importance of risk assessment and safety practices to prevent exposure and protect both workers and the public. By the end of the course, learners will have a clear understanding of asbestos awareness, safety protocols, and the appropriate actions to take in the event of accidental disturbance of ACMs. Asbestos Awareness & Safety Curriculum Module 01: Asbestos Explained Module 02: Asbestos Identified Module 03: Risk Factors of Asbestos Module 04: Surveys and Risk Assessment Module 05: Asbestos Awareness & Safety Module 06: Accidental Disturbance of ACMs and Dealing with Emergencies (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand asbestos risks in the workplace Professionals aiming to enhance their safety qualifications Beginners with an interest in occupational health and safety Anyone involved in construction, building maintenance, or demolition Career Path Health and Safety Officer Site Manager Risk Assessor Asbestos Removal Operative Environmental Health Officer
P404 Air Sampling of Asbestos and MMMF and Requirements for a Certificate of Reoccupation Following Clearance of Asbestos is the industry standard qualification for those whose work involves air sampling and clearance testing, such as asbestos analysts. In addition to holding the qualification, they are required to undertake and provide evidence of annual refresher training. RP404 Refresher is a new course, specifically designed to meet this requirement. RP404 Refresher enables candidates to revise and update their knowledge on air sampling and clearance testing techniques, and to receive a certificate of course completion by passing a written examination, which covers both the theory and practice of air sampling and clearance testing.
The main subject areas of the course are: Role of the analyst Stage one Stage two Stage three Stage four Certificates and reporting results DCU clearance testing Quality control
The main subject areas of the course are: Legislation and guidance for asbestos practitioners. The properties of asbestos and health effects of exposure to asbestos fibres. The types of asbestos and its uses in buildings. The types of asbestos surveys. The asbestos register, risk assessment and management plan. Asbestos remediation. The role of asbestos analysts and laboratory procedures.
The main subject areas of the course are: Building construction and the uses of asbestos Survey types Bulk sampling and material assessments Survey reports Quality control
Asbestos surveyors, or managers of surveyors and surveying teams. Asbestos re-inspectors or anyone that undertakes asbestos re-inspections. Those who require a detailed understanding of asbestos surveying principles (e.g. asbestos report writers, architects, building surveyors etc.) Prior Knowledge and Understanding Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of the contents of HSG 264 Asbestos, the survey guide and have a minimum of six months prior experience of assisting on asbestos surveys. In addition, candidates are expected to have had training to cover the core competencies outlined within the foundation material detailed within Table A9.1 of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021). This may be achieved by In -house learning or through the P400 foundation module.
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.
P400 - Asbestos Surveying and Analysis is a one day foundation level course, which provides candidates with the fundamental knowledge to start a career in the asbestos surveying and analysis professions, and as a progression route to the asbestos Proficiency qualifications. It gives candidates an introductory level of knowledge on the health risks of asbestos fibres, and how to manage asbestos-containing materials in their work. Candidates for this course are not expected to have prior knowledge and experience but having an awareness of the contents of both HSG248 Asbestos: The analysts' guide (July 2021) and HSG264 Asbestos: the survey guide January 2010), would be advantageous.
The main subject areas of the course are: the properties of asbestos and health effects of exposure to asbestos fibres an introduction to regulatory requirements types of asbestos and its uses in buildings types of asbestos surveys the asbestos register, risk assessment and management plan asbestos remediation
Asbestos bulk analysts and laboratory analysts. Anyone who manages asbestos analysts or requires a deeper understanding of the asbestos analysis process (e.g. Laboratory Quality Manager) Prior Knowledge and Understanding Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of HSG 248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021), and in particular Appendix 2: Determination of asbestos in bulk materials. Candidates will preferably have prior experience of analysing bulk samples and may already be participating in a quality control scheme. In addition, candidates are expected to have had training to cover the core competencies outlined within the foundation material detailed within Table A9.1 of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021). This may be achieved by In -house learning or through the P400 foundation module.