P401 – 406 & S301

P401: Identification Of Asbestos In Bulk Samples (PLM)

Not currently offered by AOH

P402: Buildings Surveys And Bulk Sampling For Asbestos (including Risk Assessment and Risk Management Strategies)

Details:

This course provides background and practical knowledge in the surveying of buildings for asbestos and safe bulk sampling procedures. It also provides general guidance on management procedures necessary to minimise exposure to any identified asbestos

Duration: 3 days

The course includes:

Legislative requirements
Asbestos in buildings
- Types and use of asbestos
- Surveys
- Material risk assessments
- Management of asbestos
Bulk sampling
Practical aspects

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P403: Asbestos Fibre Counting (PCM)

Details:

This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the techniques of fibre counting of asbestos air samples using phase contrast microscopy (PCM)

Duration: 2 days

The course includes:

Microscope setup
Filter preparation, fibre counting & air sampling equipment set-up
Calculation of results and quality control
Practical work to assess ability to carry out the above

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P404: Air Sampling Of Asbestos And MMMF And Requirements For A

Certificate Of Reoccupation Following Clearance Of Asbestos

Details:

This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the techniques of air sampling and clearance testing and the provisions for certification for reoccupation.

Duration: 2 days

The course includes:

Regulations
Method Statement/Plan of work
Air Sampling for Asbestos
Enclosure and Clearance Air Monitoring
Practical Work to assess the ability to carry out the above

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P405: Management of Asbestos in Buildings

Details:

This course provides a practical knowledge and the skills to be able to manage asbestos in buildings and a basic knowledge of asbestos removal procedures

Duration: 4 days

Course includes:

Legislation
Management of asbestos in buildings
- Types and use of asbestos
Asbestos remediation
- Enclosures
- Work methods
Role of laboratory/analyst
- Air monitoring
- 4 stage clearance
Practical work to assess the ability to carry out the above

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P406: Supervision and Management of the Safe Removal and Disposal of Asbestos

Details:

This course provides the practical knowledge and skills required by a supervisory licence holder.

Duration: 4 days

Course includes:

Asbestos Types and Health Effects
Legislation
Removal of Asbestos
PPE, RPE and Decontamination Procedures
Accident and Emergency Procedures
Practical work to assess the ability to carry out the above

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S301 - Asbestos and Other Fibres

Details:

Successful completion of this module will be of benefit to those working in asbestos consultancy as well as main stream occupational hygiene.This module enhances the student’s knowledge of occupational hygiene practice in relation to fibrous dusts, in particular asbestos.

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:

describe the composition, nature and properties of asbestos and other man made mineral fibres.(MMMF)
describe the health effects and apply appropriate exposure limits
advise on the implications of asbestos and MMMF in workplace activities as well as in situ in buildings.
sample and identify asbestos fibres
conduct air sampling to determine airborne concentrations of asbestos fibres in accordance with HSE approved procedures including the four stage clearance procedure
advise on containment, removal, disposal and management of asbestos in buildings in accordance with current legislation.

Duration: 5 days

Course includes: