Management of Asbestos in Buildings BOHS Proficiency Module P405 Training
Course
COURSE CONTENTS
Session1
Course Introduction
The nature of asbestos, sources, types and uses.
Typical uses of asbestos in construction materials.
Asbestos related health effects and diseases.
Session 2
Legislative Framework
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
The Management of Health and Safety at
Work Regulations 1999.
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Regulations 1995.
Discussion
Session 3
Asbestos Legislation
The Asbestos Licensing Regulations 1983 (as amended) and the Control of
Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 (as amended) with
reference to the Approved Code of Practice.
Session 4
Managing Asbestos in Buildings
The requirement for surveys and survey types.
Management and control actions.
Session 5
Asbestos Removal
Preparation of an asbestos removal specification.
The Risk Assessment and measures to be followed for emergencies.
The Contractors Plan of Work.
Reference to the Client and Designer's roles on competency under
the CDM Regulations.
Session 6
Site preparation and enclosure construction
Guidance Note EH51 "Enclosures provided for Work with Asbestos
insulation, asbestos coatings and insulating board."
Airlock entry facilities - Guidance Note EH47
"The provision, use and maintenance of hygiene facilities for work
with asbestos insulation and coatings".
Video "Asbestos Enclosure".
Session 7
Removal Procedures
Guidance Note HSG 189/1 "Controlled Asbestos Stripping Techniques
for Work Requiring a Licence.
Guidance Note HSG 189/2 "Working with Asbestos Cement".
Session 8
Inspection of enclosure (when available) and associated equipment and
materials.
Examination of specifications, risk assessments and contractors method
statements.
Session 9
The Role of the Laboratory Analyst
Quality management procedures in accordance with EN45001.
UKAS accreditation.
Session 10
Air Monitoring Requirements
Guidance note EH10 - "Asbestos exposure limits and measurement of
airborne dust concentrations".
Use of smoke tubes, dust lamps, and negative pressure monitors prior to
and during asbestos removal works.
The various requirements for monitoring.
Clearance inspection and testing for asbestos removal enclosures and
decontamination units.
Qualitative and quantitative limitations of fibre
counting techniques.
Role play - Analyst / Contractor roles.
Session 10
Removal and disposal of Asbestos Waste and
associated Legislation.
Multiple Choice test paper on course content.
