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National asbestos training provider SAFE Training, is playing its part in a Britain-wide drive to help tradesmen protect themselves from asbestos.
SAFE Training has accepted the invitation from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the training industry by pledging 120 free training hours to help reach a poignant target of 4000- a number which reflects the growing number of deaths each year from asbestos-related diseases.
The free asbestos awareness training will be available throughout October and November and is aimed at tradesmen and women who are most likely to disturb the fibres as they go about their work – currently around 20 a week lose their lives to asbestos-related diseases.
Rob Blackburn from SAFE Training, a member of The Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP) said:
“We welcomed the opportunity to be involved in such a worthwhile initiative. Though there is little that can be done to help those already suffering the effects of asbestos from exposure years ago, we can help prevent this hidden killer claiming another generation by ensuring there is good quality and accessible training out there. Hopefully the 120 free hours we have pledged will make a real difference to how tradesmen approach jobs – putting their health first.”
Asbestos regulations can be confusing and the media frequently offers two very different viewpoints. To understand the regulations and the mechanisms behind them, it is worth taking a step back and considering why we have them in the first place.
Asbestos is an extraordinary fibrous material that is resistant to chemicals and fire and insulates against noise, heat and electricity. The individual fibres are very strong and they could be added to cement, plastics and resins. If that was not enough to ensure unprecedented usage during an age of building and development, it was also cheap. Asbestos was considered to be a ‘wonder material’.
Asbestos use increased from the mid 1800‘s as the industrial revolution demanded better and more durable insulation products. Usage did not peak until the mid 70’s. Asbestos was finally banned in 1999 after a long and tempestuous tale of political intrigue and an abominable toll on life. Asbestos is present in over 500,000 workplaces; 13,000 schools were built between 1945 and 1975; and almost 14 million homes were built between 1949 and 1999.
In the UK around 1.8million people per year are exposed to asbestos; most of these are tradesmen and those working within the building maintenance industry. Many of these have no idea that they are being exposed to asbestos, some by their own actions and some because they are in the vicinity of others unwittingly disturbing asbestos.
Speakers from SAFE Training, the education division of Silverdell Plc and Redhills the specialist environmental consultancy were invited to address members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on the subject of Asbestos Management at their CPD Accredited RICS Building Surveyors Technical Update Conferences, held at various locations throughout the UK throughout June and July.
With around 100,000 qualified members and over 50,000 students and trainees in some 140 countries, RICS provides the world’s leading professional qualifications in land, property, construction and the associated environmental issues.
The duty to manage asbestos is directed at those who manage non-domestic premises: the people with responsibility for protecting others who work in such premises from the risks to ill health that exposure to asbestos causes.
An important function of Duty Holders is to ensure that anyone, staff or those contracted to carry out works with asbestos or likely to disturb any ACMs (asbestos containing materials), is competent to do so and is properly trained to deal with asbestos.
Rob Blackburn from SAFE Training offers these handy asbestos management tips:
Rob Blackburn – SAFE Training explores the impact of the recent EU ruling on working with asbestos and the implications for UK Facilities Managers
In February the UK was passed a note called a ‘reasoned opinion’ from the EU. The note had taken nigh on five years to reach its intended recipient [the UK government] and alluded to a failure to implement the minimum standards of the Asbestos Worker Protection Directive (AWPD) in 2006.
The effect that this note will have will be with us considerably faster than it took to write, and reach, its destination. The HSE have just announced a timetable of under a year.
To advise operatives carrying out non-licensable work on asbestos of their responsibilities under Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006.
Duration: 1 day
Delegate numbers: Maximum 10
Who is it for?
Those who in the course of their work will knowingly disturb asbestos containing materials: general maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, painters and decorators, joiners, plasterers, demolition and construction workers, roofers, heating and ventilation engineers, telecommunications engineers, fire and burglar alarm installers, computer installers, shop fitters, and their supervisors.
To inform those with a Duty to Manage of their responsibilities under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006.
Duration: Half day
Delegate numbers: Maximum 15
Venue: Your choice – One of our national SAFE Training centres, at your premises or on site
Who is it for?
All those who manage premises and wish to understand what is expected of them under CAR 2006, this includes: facilities, property and health and safety managers or anyone who has supervisory responsibilities for those working on the fabric of buildings.
A practical approach to a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of asbestos from basic identification to removal.
Duration: 1 day
Delegate numbers: Maximum 10
Availability: Run either as client specific or open courses giving you an opportunity to network with others facing similar challenges
Asbestos Awareness
Who is it for?
Anyone with a need to understand the workings of the asbestos management industry in sufficient detail to be able to meet day to day management requirements and become involved in coordinating remedial works. An ideal course for delegates unable to complete a week-long course.
Asbestos Training
Asbestos Awareness Training Course
This course meets the training requirements under Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006.
Duration: Half day
Delegate numbers: 15-20
Venue: Your choice – One of our national SAFE Training centres, at your premises or on site
Who is it for?
Anyone who disturbs the fabric of a building built prior to 1999. This includes anything from putting up a picture hook, maintenance tasks to large-scale refurbishment.
General maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, painters and decorators, joiners, plasterers, demolition workers, construction workers, roofers, heating and ventilation engineers (H&V), telecommunication engineers, burglar and fire alarm installers, computer installers, architects, building surveyors, shop fitters, other such professionals and their supervisors.
Course content
- What is asbestos? The main properties of asbestos and its effects on health
- The types and likely occurrences of asbestos in premises and plant
- General procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency
- How to avoid the risks from asbestos
The 2011 series of BOHS/ATAC seminars are client focused with an aim to educate and instil industry minimum standards and best practice for clients, managers and directors who are directly and indirectly involved with asbestos management.
The seminars provide a review of changes to asbestos management, current asbestos industry standards which should be employed by clients and include an update from the HSE on where changes are likely to be made over the coming year.
There is ample opportunity to ask questions that are of concern to you to the panel of assembled experts. The aim is for clients to leave the seminars empowered with up-to-date knowledge and a grasp of policy changes for the future. Attendees should leave with an understanding of the legal obligations they are under and also the tools available to manage their asbestos in the most efficient, cost effective and health and safety conscious manner, especially during times of austerity.
Rob Blackburn from SAFE Training gave a presentation on the Training & Management Requirements placed on Dutyholders through DTM & CAR 2006 – The presentation can be viewed here:
SAFE Training provides regulatory training courses to businesses and their employees throughout the UK.
With a nationwide network of training centres, we have the experience, expertise and resources to satisfy the most demanding of training objectives.
Asbestos Training Courses include:
Other Training Courses include:
- Legionella Awareness Training Courses
- Fire Safety Training Courses
- Environmental Awareness Training Courses
For more information on our training courses call 0845 519 5250 or email: info@safe-training.org
Silverdell PLC Group of Companies work with major organisations both here and overseas, whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation.
Silverdell Group provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials, which means our Clients know that their interests are always protected.
The Group’s collaborative approach supports remediation and refurbishment projects, and serves ongoing maintenance contract requirements for access and regulatory compliance, working across the public, private, construction and industrial markets.
SAFE Training (Part of Silverdell PLC) launch key industry training website.
Leading regulatory training provider , SAFE Training announces the launch of a brand new website which will promote their specialist environmental training services. The new website www.safe-training.org will provide access to a variety of training information, including a selection of industry recognised training courses for asbestos awareness, compliance, safe working practices, and improve competence and awareness.
A company called Page Nine have worked with the Silverdell Group to develop and build the new websites
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