Awareness and training play a vital part in the protection of the UK workforce with regard to inadvertent exposure to asbestos.
With numbers of asbestos related deaths in the construction industry still on the increase, it is vitally important to keep your workforce trained.
Workers and supervisors must be able to recognise asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and know what to do if they come across them in order to protect themselves and others.
“All workers liable to disturb asbestos during their normal working duties should be suitably trained so that they can recognise asbestos containing materials and know what to do if they come across them,” (Health and Safety Executive, 2021).
Acron is accredited by the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) to provide training solutions for clients across various sectors.
Acron currently offers two asbestos related courses.
UKAS accredited Asbestos Awareness Training
This course includes Information, instruction and training for asbestos awareness is intended to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work which could disturb the fabric of a building, or other item which might contain asbestos. It will not prepare workers, or self-employed contractors, to carry out work with asbestos-containing materials.
The learning outcomes of the course are detailed below:
- Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke
- Be familiar with the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and where appropriate items of plant
- Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos by understanding
- Where to obtain information on asbestos in premises prior to commencing work
- What to do if suspicious materials are found
- How to use appropriate workplace precautions, including the risk assessment process, or seek advice on workplace precautions, in respect of the risks of asbestos
- Undertake work activities in a safe manner and without risk to themselves or others
- Have an awareness of the key aspects of the asbestos regulations and how they fit into the broader context of health and safety legislation
- Procedures to be followed when coming into unintentional contact with ACMs and an understanding of the appropriate emergency arrangements.
Course Summary;
- 3 – 4 hour course duration
- Presentation format with time for questions followed by a short multiple-choice assessment
- Course complies with the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012)
- Course fee includes all examination fees
If you are unsure whether you require asbestos awareness training, please contact one of our team who will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Duty to Manage Training
Duty to manage training is tailored to duty holders and those who manage non-domestic premises and provides guidance on the duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012).
This course extends beyond the content of the Asbestos Awareness training course and provides guidance on the day-to-day management of asbestos.
This course is aimed at any persons who require an overview of the duty to manage and legislative requirements. This would normally include but is not limited to duty holder’s assistants, appointed persons assistants, building owners, landlords, sublessors, managing agents etc. and any person assisting duty holders in compliance with CAR 2012 regulation 4.
The course syllabus covers the follows topics:
- Asbestos awareness training
- Regulation 4 – Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non-Domestic Premises
- Asbestos Surveying
- Asbestos Survey Report
- The Asbestos Management Plan
- Defining Work which is Non-Licensable and Licensable (inc NNLW)
The course learning outcomes are outlined below:
- Be familiar with types, uses, risks and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and, where appropriate, items of plant
- Be familiar with the requirements as set out in CAR 2012 with regard to responsibilities
- Understand the requirements for asbestos surveys and different types of surveys
- Be familiar with the results of an asbestos survey, how to decipher the information contained within the asbestos survey report
- Understand the need for an asbestos management plan and its use.
This course can be tailored to your industry needs which can be discussed prior to booking.
The course ranges from 6 -8 hours depending on the needs of the client and history of asbestos awareness training.
Course Summary;
- 6 – 8 hours dependent on previous training
- Presentation format with time for questions followed by a short multiple-choice assessment
- Course complies with the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012)
- Course fee includes all examination fees
- Comprehensive course materials
- Courses can be held on site to reduce client downtime.
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We have been working with Acron since 2013 on various projects. Acron are on our approved contractors list to provide assistance with regard to asbestos. Acron provide following services the Association: Asbestos Management Surveys, Pre - Refurbishment Surveys, Demolition Surveys, Asbestos Removal, Air Monitoring and Asbestos Consultancy Service for staff and contractors. We have found Acron staff very efficient, good time keeping for survey appointments, provide high standard of work, asbestos survey reports, attend emergency works within target timescale. We have found Acron to be an excellent asbestos contractor and have no concerns appointing Acron for similar asbestos work/service.
Sonia MehmiAsset Management Officer, Southside Housing