HSL is to run a 1 day course on Asbestos - Managing Asbestos in Buildings.

2 July 2012

Introduction

This one day course provides delegates with sufficient knowledge to manage asbestos in premises to the standards required by the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012).

 Many people now dying from asbestos related diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer are tradesmen - people who work on and maintain buildings.  In addition, users of buildings are now more concerned than ever that risks from asbestos are controlled, and that businesses can demonstrate proper management. 

CAR 2012 places duties on anyone who has control over the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises.  In practice, this means all workplaces that may contain asbestos.  These standards and methods can also be applied by owners and operators of domestic premises to help them manage asbestos risks.

 Training approaches include presentation, case studies and the practical use of risk assessment and management tools.  It includes the changes made to the regulations in CAR 2012.

 Course includes

 The health effects of asbestos

• Asbestos-containing materials and the risk of incidental exposure
• Legislation and guidance, and the effect of contractual obligations
• Commissioning and understanding asbestos surveys
• Assessing risks and formulating a management plan
• Choices for dealing with asbestos containing materials
• Information required by staff and others

Who should attend?

The course is primarily for anyone with duties under Regulation 4 of CAR 2012 - management of asbestos in non-domestic premises.  People have duties if they are responsible for repair or maintenance of premises, and the list can include employers, self-employed people and building owners.  The course is also suitable for anyone who has responsibilities for managing risks from asbestos in domestic premises.

Venue

The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport.

Cost

The cost of this course is £375 per person (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments)

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitpeakdistrict.com

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