Management of Asbestos in Buildings BOHS Proficiency Training Course

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.