05 October 2010, 10am - 4pm, 21 Portland Place, London W1
Introduction
This new course has been designed around the new HSG 264 document, “Asbestos: The Survey Guide”, published by the HSE on 29 January 2010.
This is the first time the HSE has made the responsibility of the dutyholder so explicit in guidance and has devised the role of the asbestos Appointed Person. In relation to managing the risks from asbestos, there is more expected of the client than ever before.
Asbestos-related disease remains Britain’s biggest workplace killer, and is the biggest single cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. Twenty tradesmen a week die in the UK from this cause alone. Asbestos could be present in any building that was built or refurbished before the year 2000.
Aims and Objectives
To provide delegates with an insight into the new guidance, how it differs from MDHS 100 and what knowledge and skills are required to manage asbestos, interpret risk assessments and understand the importance of applying control measures to mitigate those risks.
Course sessions include:
- Background to the introduction of the new guidance
- Surveys and survey planning
- Assessing the competency of surveyors and QA procedures
- Duty holder responsibilities and the role of the Appointed Person
- Overview of the uses of asbestos
- Using the survey to manage asbestos – how to develop your Asbestos Management Plan
- Demolition surveys and building projects
- Practical demonstration – using software to manage asbestos
Delegates will receive a copy of a course handouts as well as an electronic copy of HSG 264, “Asbestos: The Survey Guide”
Attendees will also receive a Certificate of Attendance which may be used for CPD purposes.
Who should attend?
- Those who manage buildings and are deemed to be the overall dutyholder
- Those who want to find out more about the role of the Appointed Person
- Those who commission asbestos surveys on behalf of others and those who are carrying out surveys
- Those that need to be aware of asbestos risks because of refurbishment/CDM work
Speaker
Mick Dawson is a consultant who has been advising on asbestos issues since 1989. He is a Chartered Environmentalist and is an examiner for the BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos (S301 Oral), as well as being a tutor and practical assessor for the Proficiency Modules. Mick is a founder member of ATAC (Asbestos Testing and Consultancy) and sits on the Management Committee.
Cost
£235 + VAT for payment with credit / debit card (sorry, not American
Express), or
£255 + VAT when requesting invoice.
