Course Dates:

02 September 2010
19 October 2010

Objective

This course is aimed at workers in the construction, maintenance, refurbishment and related trades, whom may work with asbestos containing materials in their work.

Topics Covered

Asbestos Essentials: Task Manual (HSG210) for building, maintenance and allied trades on non-licensed asbestos work.

Course Duration

1 day course including practical

Practical Exercise

Course Dates:

25-29 October 2010

Objective

An introductory course in polarised light microscopy and particle identification. No prior knowledge of polarised light microscopy is required. The course is practical with every student using a microscope throughout the five days.

Topics covered

Basic microscope optics are described. The crystal morphology and optics include explanations of the crystals systems, the relationship between external shape and internal structure, birefringence, optic angle and optic sign, interference colours and the Michel-Levy chart. This basic knowledge is applied to methods of identification of small particles including crystals. Among the other subjects covered are dispersion staining (optical imparting a colour to colourless particles), the preparation/handling of particles for microscopy, discussion of depth of field, and applications of stereo, inverted and fluorescence microscopy.

 
Course Duration

5 day course

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Course Dates:

20-21 September 2010
29-30 November 2010

Objective:

This course is suitable for operations managers, contracts managers and directors of licensed asbestos removal companies.

Course Duration

2 days

 
Course Dates:

5-7 October 2010
1-3 December 2010

Objective

This initial training course is intended for New Operatives who have little or no knowledge of asbestos removal practices and procedures.

Topics Covered

Modules 1-18 and Modules 24-27 of Chapter 4 of HSG 247 - Asbestos: The Licensed contractors’ guide.

Course Duration

3 day course

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Course Overview:

1 day Refresher course for Operatives who have previously completed the 3 day New Operatives course or the Operative Refresher course within the last 12 months.

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Objective

This initial training course is intended for experienced trained operatives moving into a Supervisory role.

Topics Covered

Modules 1-19 and Modules 24-27 of Chapter 4 of HSG 247 - Asbestos: The Licensed contractors’ guide.

Course Duration

3 day course

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Course Overview:

1 day Refresher course for Supervisors who have previously attended the 3-day new supervisor course or the Supervisor Refresher course within the last 12 months.

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Course Tutor:  Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons)

Course Dates: 

1  September 2010
1  October  2010
15 October 2010

A basic introduction to asbestos associated with buildings and workplaces

– for staff who may disturb asbestos as part of their normal work. The course is designed to enable them to do their work safely and prevent unnecessary exposure to asbestos. This course can be tailored to meet the clients requirements be it for maintenance staff or management.

Topics Covered

• Asbestos – its sources, properties and applications, health effects and current trends. HSE video ‘How are you today?’
• The legal requirements relating to asbestos. The Duty Holder(s) Asbestos in buildings, products, surveys, risk assessments, registers and management plans.
• Methods of safe working with asbestos materials, appropriate PPE, minor works not requiring a license and disposal of asbestos waste. The management plan, emergency procedures, decontamination / transit routes, air testing and the role of the analyst.

Course Duration

½ day or 1 day

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Recent Asbestos Conference organized for a large retailer.

 
Course Dates:

1-5 November 2010

Objective
This module aims to enhance the delegate’s knowledge of occupational hygiene practice in relation to fibrous dusts. The module concentrates on asbestos, but includes other fibres, e.g. MMMF, ARAMIDS etc.

Successful completion of this module will benefit those working in asbestos consultancy as well as mainstream occupational hygiene giving an understanding of the health risks associated with asbestos and other fibres as well as the means of evaluation and control.

Topics Covered

• Asbestos and other fibres
• Health hazards and exposure limits
• Legislation
• Asbestos in buildings and surveys
• Asbestos removal and clearance testing
• Air sampling
• Analysis of bulk samples
• Fibre counting

Course Duration
5 day course including examination

Course Dates:

27-30 September 2010
9-12 November 2010

Objective
The module is at a proficiency level, which aims to provide the delegate with the practical knowledge and skills to be able to manage asbestos in buildings and give a knowledge base to audit asbestos removal projects.

Topics Covered

• Legislation
• What is Asbestos?
• Management of Asbestos in Buildings
• Surveys and Risk Assessment
• Working with Asbestos/Asbestos Remediation
• Air Sampling and the Role of Laboratory/Analyst
• Practical Work

Course Duration
4 days – including theory, practical and examination