Description

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

 

- describe the composition, nature and properties of asbestos, machine made mineral and   other fibres and their historical uses 

- describe the health effects of asbestos and other fibrous materials and apply appropriate exposure limits; 

- describe the uses of asbestos in buildings and the public health risk that these may pose 

- understand the principles of and requirements for asbestos surveys including taking samples and identifying  bulk asbestos types by microscopic techniques including relevant safety requirements 

- be thoroughly familiar with current good practice in the construction and use of enclosures for asbestos remediation and the use of decontamination units.  

- understand all the principles of clearance testing, the requirements for measurement and appropriate techniques for post remediation evaluation; 

- conduct air sampling to determine airborne concentrations of asbestos or other fibres in accordance with defined procedures including microscopic counting techniques 

- have the ability to advise on all the various techniques for the management of asbestos in buildings in accordance with good practice.

Topics

Topics



1  Asbestos and other fibrous materials

2  Health hazards and exposure limits

3  Asbestos in buildings and conducting surveys

4  Asbestos remediation and assessment prior to reoccupation

5  Air sampling and fibre counting

6  Analysis of bulk samples 

Training info

Status:	This event is approved by OHTA for the international qualifications scheme
Category:	Fibres
Level:	Intermediate
Training provider:	Robson Environmental