Surveying and Sampling of Asbestos in Buildings

Surveying and Sampling of Asbestos in Buildings - IP402

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course equips the participants with the knowledge to correctly take asbestos samples from buildings, what to look for, the correct surveying strategy, documentation required and tools, equipment , asbestos registers, and regulations and legislation which effects the PCBU (person conducting business undertakings.

Outcomes

Have a clear understanding of the requirements relating to safe management of asbestos in buildings and be able to communicate appropriately with colleagues and clients.
Be able to describe the uses of asbestos in buildings and the public health risk these might pose and understand the principles of and requirements for asbestos surveys.
Understand the risk assessment and risk management strategies and their role in reducing health risks.
Have a detailed knowledge of the approved methods for sampling of bulk asbestos along with the situations where segregation may be required
Have a good understanding of suitable PPE/RPE to be used and the methods for personal decontamination.

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CURRICULUM

Course Agenda

Introduction and Legislative Requirements
- Legislative Requirements
Asbestos in Buildings
- Types and Uses of Asbestos in Buildings
- Surveys of Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings
Risk Assessments and Management of Asbestos
- Risk Assessment of Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings
- Management of Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings
Bulk Sampling and Personal Decontamination
- Using Safety guidance
- Quality and quantity of information
- Sampling strategies
- Face fit testing
- Transit and decontamination procedures
Practical Work

What is Provided?

Comprehensive course notes
Light lunch is provided for classroom courses
Internationally recognized certificate

Professional Benefits

Gain more knowledge about Asbestos. Especially for anyone with an interest in surveying buildings with asbestos as part of their work and does not have a recognized asbestos surveying qualification.

Pre-requisites

Delegates should have a basic knowledge of asbestos surveying principles.

Certification

Successful delegates will receive an internationally recognized certificate of Asbestos Surveying and Sampling from British Occupational Hygiene Society.