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Training - BOHS - P401 Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples (PLM)
 HSL is to run a two and a half day course on BOHS - P401 Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples (PLM)
This course will be held at the Health
and Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire on the
following date:
Date
Tuesday 18 November - Thursday 20 November 2008
Introduction
Asbestos is one of the most highly regulated
and one of the least understood areas of
occupational hygiene practice in the UK. If we
want to avoid more unnecessary deaths it is
most important that we manage any work
with asbestos in a safe way. One important
component in any asbestos management
programme is sampling and analysis. This may
include bulk materials which may contain
asbestos, or samples of the air that people may
breathe.
We have organised this course to provide a
general introduction to asbestos identification.
It is our hope that at the end of this course
you will have a better insight into the
methodology associated with the identification
of asbestos and a more detailed knowledge of
the practical aspects of analysis. This is a
practical subject and most of the course will
involve hands-on microscope work. It would be helpful if attendees could bring their own PLM microscopes.
To be sure that you are sufficiently competent,
you will need to spend a lot of time under
supervision analysing samples. It is
recommended that candidates should have at
least two months experience before sitting the
practical assessment part of this course.
At the end of the course there is a short
multiple choice written examination and an
extended practical examination that includes
set-up and use of PLM and analysis of AIMS
samples. Candidates that are successful in both
parts of the examination are awarded the
BOHS P401 Proficiency Module at an additional cost of £110+VAT.
What will the course cover?
- Introduction to asbestos mineralogy
and uses
- Health effects of asbestos
- Set up and use of the polarised light
microscope
- Analysis of asbestos-containing materials
- Practical work
Who should attend?
The course is specifically designed for asbestos
analysts and technicians.
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.
The cost of the course is £750+£110 certificate fee plus VAT per person (includes
course notes, lunches, refreshments & BOHS P401 Proficiency Module Award if successful).
 To register online
please click here
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 http://www.visitpeakdistrict.com
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