Educational Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course students should:

• Have a clear understanding of the requirements relating to safe management of asbestos in buildings​
   
• Be able to describe the uses of asbestos in buildings and the public health risks these might pose
   
• Understand the principles of and requirements for asbestos surveys, risk assessment and risk management strategies and their role in reducing health risks
   
• Have detailed knowledge of the approved methods for the sampling of ‘bulk asbestos’ along with situations where segregation might be required
   
• Have a good understanding of suitable PPE & RPE to be used and the methods for personal decontamination.

Assessments

Two exams will be sat on the last day of the course. 

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