UKATA Working with Non-Licensed Asbestos
Asbestos is the generic name given to cover a group of naturally occurring minerals which, because of their range of properties, have been used for centuries.
Because of these properties – strength, electrical insulation, fire retardant, thermal insulation, chemical resistance, etc. it was used extensively within the construction industry.
However, when disturbed it breaks down into tiny fibers and if these are breathed in, they can lead to life-threatening diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
At the end of 1999, asbestos was eventually banned from use in the UK, but is still responsible for over 5,000 deaths every year, many of these being tradespersons such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters.
About this Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Course
Because of the extensive use of asbestos, many buildings constructed before the ban may still have some form of asbestos within them.
There is a requirement, under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 that training must be provided to any employees who will knowingly work on or disturb asbestos-containing materials. Where such work is not classified as "licensable work with asbestos", as defined by those Regulations, that work is referred to as non-licensable asbestos work.
This UKATA certificated one-day Non-Licensed Asbestos course trains those who knowingly will be working with asbestos-containing materials.
UKATA Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates should have a good understanding and appreciation of the potential hazards, risks, and diseases associated with asbestos. They should be able to understand:
- Risk Assessments and method statements,
- Control limits,
- PPE and RPE,
- Safe methods of working with non-licensed ACMs to include HSG210 'Asbestos Essentials',
- Decontamination processes,
- Waste handling procedures,
- Emergency procedures,
- The role of licensed asbestos removal contractors.
Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Course Contents
This training course is broken down into 4 sections
Asbestos and your health
The first section is basically a refresher, covering topics learned on the asbestos awareness course. We look at the various types of asbestos, trace the history of asbestos usage, discover why it is harmful, possible effects on health including asbestos-related diseases, who are most at risk, and when.
Uses of Asbestos
Here we look quite extensively at the wide range of uses of asbestos, with many examples shown. We look at the various properties associated with each type, and try to indicate why it was used, and where it was used so delegates gain an appreciation of the extent of its possible use and what to look out for.
Legislation and Surveys
This section gives an overview of relevant legislation, to include the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. We look at the different types of asbestos surveys, where and when they are used and.
We look at the different levels of work – Licensed, Non-Licensed and Notifiable Non-Licensed removal.
Preparation and Removal
This is where we look at the preparation of the work area prior to the work being undertaken, and the introduction of control measures to reduce the possibility of fibers being exposed. RPE and face fit testing are covered, along with enclosures, decontamination, and finally hazardous waste disposal.
Duration and Pre-requisites
This is a full-day course, and all delegates attending must have previously attended a ½ day UKATA Asbestos Awareness course within the last six months.