Further Details
Syllabus Outline
Introduction and Legislative Requirements
Including:
Health & Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (1999)
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
Asbestos in Buildings
Types and uses of asbestos in buildings, Surveys of asbestos containing materials in buildings, Risk assessment of asbestos containing materials in buildings, Management of asbestos containing materials in buildings
Bulk Sampling
Sampling strategy & methods, sampling frequency, sampling techniques, health, safety and quality procedures.
Educational Objectives
The student should be able to describe the uses of asbestos in buildings and the public health risk these might pose. The student should understand the principles of and requirements for: asbestos surveys, risk assessment and risk management strategies and their role in reducing health risks. The student should have a detailed knowledge of the approved methods of sampling of bulk asbestos.
Guide price
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