ABP Asbestos Surveys and Asbestos Training Courses http://abp.uk.com/asbestos Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:19:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 P407 Managing Asbestos in Premises – The Duty Holder Requirements http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2010/09/p407-managing-asbestos-in-premises-the-duty-holder-requirements/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2010/09/p407-managing-asbestos-in-premises-the-duty-holder-requirements/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:32:20 +0000 abp http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/?p=561 Course Tutor:

Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons)

Course Dates:

  • 29-31 May 2012
  • 29-31 August 2012
  • 27-29 November 2012

Objectives

This course aims to provide practical knowledge and the skills to be able to manage asbestos in premises and to provide a basic knowledge of asbestos management plans, policies and procedures, their
implementation and checks on effectiveness.

Topics Covered

  • Legislation
  • Use of Asbestos, Types and Characterisation
  • Management of Asbestos in Premises
  • Controlling Work on the Fabric of Premises

The full BOHS syllabus can be viewed here.

Course Duration

3 days including exam.

Prior Knowledge

The entry level for this course is P405 or CCP (Asbestos). Candidates are expected to have a good knowledge and understanding of HSG227 “A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Asbestos in Premises”. The P407 has a report requirement to submit either a management plan or a critical review of a management plan.

]]> http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2010/09/p407-managing-asbestos-in-premises-the-duty-holder-requirements/feed/ 0 Task Manual Training /Non Licensable Works http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/task-manual-training-non-licensable-work/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/task-manual-training-non-licensable-work/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:10 +0000 abp http://www.vizzitwebdesign.com/test/abp/?p=173 Task Manual Training Objectives

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

Course Tutor:  Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons)

Course Dates:
2012

20th January 16thFebruary
23rd March 30th April
11th May 15th June
13th July 06th August
07th September 15th October
30th November 10th December

 

In order to sit this course you must have completed an Asbsetos Awareness Course and present your certificate beforehand.

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

To book a place on this course please use the training course booking form or contact us for more information.

Task manual Training Practical Exercise

Task Manual Training Practical Exercise

]]> http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/task-manual-training-non-licensable-work/feed/ 0 Licensed Contractors Management Course http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/licensed-contractors-management-course/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/licensed-contractors-management-course/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:50:36 +0000 abp http://www.vizzitwebdesign.com/test/abp/?p=170 Course Tutor:  Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons)

Course Dates:
28-29 Feb 2012
08-09 May 2012
26-27 June 2012
13-14 Sept 2012
03 – 04 Dec 2012

Objectives:
This course is suitable for operations managers, contracts managers and directors of licensed asbestos removal companies.
The course content covers modules 1-17, chapter 4 of HSG 247, Asbestos: The licensed contractors’ guide.
 
ID card issued on completion of the course.

Course Duration
2 days


To book a place on this course please contact us.

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

Course Tutor:

Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons)

Course Dates:

  • 20-22 Feb 2012
  • 15-17 May 2012
  • 03-05 September 2012
  • 07-09 November 2012

Topics Covered

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

Course Duration

3 days

Candidates are advised to bring their own safety shoes.

To book a place on this course please use the training course booking form or contact us to discuss your requirements further.

]]> http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/new-operative-asbestos-removal/feed/ 0 Asbestos Removal Operatives Refresher Course http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/asbestos-removal-operatives-refresher/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/asbestos-removal-operatives-refresher/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:44:45 +0000 abp http://www.vizzitwebdesign.com/test/abp/?p=164 Asbestos Removal Operatives Refresher Training

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

Course Dates:

  • 27 February 2012
  • 10 May 2012
  • 30 July 2012
  • 12 September 2012

To book a place on this course please use the training course booking form or contact us for further information.

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  • 20-22 February 2012
  • 15-17 May 2012
  • 03-05 September 2012
  • 07-09 November 2012

Objectives

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 days

Candidates are advised to bring their own safety shoes. 

To book a place on this course please use our training course booking form or contact us for further information.

]]> http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/new-supervisor-asbestos-removal/feed/ 0 Supervisor Refresher Asbestos Removal http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/supervisor-refresher-asbestos-removal/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/supervisor-refresher-asbestos-removal/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:39:01 +0000 abp http://www.vizzitwebdesign.com/test/abp/?p=158 Course Dates:
  • 27 February 2012
  • 10 May 2012
  • 30 July 2012
  • 12 September 2012

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.

To book a place on this course please use our training course booking form or contact us to discuss your requirements further.

]]> http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/supervisor-refresher-asbestos-removal/feed/ 0 General Asbestos Awareness http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/asbestos-awareness/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/asbestos-awareness/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:31:06 +0000 admin http://www.vizzitwebdesign.com/test/abp/?p=35 For the last 2 years we have trained over 1000 candidates in General Asbestos Awareness, at all levels from Managing Director to hands-on maintenance staff.   Alternative dates can be arranged at either your venue or our training centre in Millbrook, Southampton.  Please contact us for further information.

Course Tutor:  Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons)

Course Dates:

2012
January 17th & 27th July 9th & 20th
February 10th & 23rd August 10th & 24th
March 9th & 19th September 6th & 25th
April 16th & 27th October 4th & 19th
May 9th & 25th November 12th & 23rd
June 12th & 22nd December 5th & 14th

Asbestos Awareness Overview

A basic introduction to asbestos associated with buildings and workplaces for up to 20 delegates.

Our Asbestos Awareness course is delivered to staff who may disturb asbestos as part of their normal work. The course is designed to enable operatives to do their work safely and prevent unnecessary exposure to asbestos. This course can be tailored to meet the client’s 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 for operatives or 1 day for managers.

To discuss your requirements further, please contact us. Alternatively you can download a booking form here.

 

Asbestos Awareness Conference

 

Recent Asbestos Awareness Conference organized for a large retailer.

]]> http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/asbestos-awareness/feed/ 0 S301 – Asbestos and other Fibres – An Overview http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/s301-%e2%80%93-asbestos-and-other-fibres-an-overview/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/s301-%e2%80%93-asbestos-and-other-fibres-an-overview/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:22:41 +0000 admin http://www.vizzitwebdesign.com/test/abp/?p=30 Course Tutors:  Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons);  Jean Prentice MSc; Colin Bull BEng

 
Course Dates: 

12-16 March 2012

02-06 July 2012

08-12 October 2012

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

]]> http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/s301-%e2%80%93-asbestos-and-other-fibres-an-overview/feed/ 0 P405 – Management of Asbestos in Buildings http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/p405-management-of-asbestos-in-buildings/ http://abp.uk.com/asbestos/2009/01/p405-management-of-asbestos-in-buildings/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:16:28 +0000 admin http://www.vizzitwebdesign.com/test/abp/?p=26 Course Tutor:

Richard Pomeroy BSc (Hons)

Course Dates:

  • 31 Jan-03 Feb – Places remaining
  • 17-20 April 2012
  • 24-27 July 2012
  • 23-26 October 2012

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

The full BOHS P405 syllabus can be viewed here.

Course Duration

4 days – including theory, practical and examination

Prior Knowledge

Candidates are expected to be aware of the contents of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 and in particular regulation 4 and the supporting Approved Code of Practice L127.

For the P405 Refresher there is no BOHS module available. We can, however, design a course to suit your requirements and based on your training needs.p405

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