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The purpose of this document is raise awareness with Staff regarding the dangers of
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Introduction
The organisation has developed and implemented the Asbestos Procedure SMP 30 in order
to define, measure and control all activities and services relating as Asbestos. This
procedure has been developed in compliance with the current legislation and the rules and
regulations.
Legal Obligations
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on 6th April 2012, updating
previous asbestos regulations.
The use of all asbestos containing materials was not banned until 1999. This means any
building built or refurbished before the year 2000 could contain asbestos.
Therefore, under Regulation 10 of CAR 2012 every employer must ensure that adequate
information, instruction and training is given to those employees who are liable to be
exposed to asbestos during the course of their work.
All workers who are liable to disturb asbestos during their normal work should be trained so
that they can recognise asbestos containing materials and know what to do if they come
across them. The training needs to be appropriate for the work and roles undertaken by
individuals. There are three types of asbestos training
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Awareness training.
Training for work with asbestos that does not require a licence from HSE.
Training for asbestos work that does require a licence from HSE.
Asbestos Awareness Training
This is required for those who are liable to disturb asbestos whilst carrying out their normal
everyday work, or who may influence how work is carried out. This includes, for example
the following, which is not an exhaustive list:
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General maintenance staff
Electricians
Plumbers
Gas fitters
Painters and decorators
Joiners
Plasterers
Demolition workers
Construction Workers
Roofers
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Heating and ventilation engineers
Telecommunications engineers
Fire and burglar alarm installers
Computer installers
Architects, building surveyors and other such professionals
Shop fitters etc
Exemption from this requirement would apply only where the employer can demonstrate that
work will only be carried out in or on buildings free of Asbestos Containing Materials
(ACM’s). This information should be available in the client’s asbestos management plan.
Awareness training must include the following topics
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The properties of asbestos and its effects on health.
The types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos and ACM’s in buildings and
plant.
The general procedures to be followed to deal with an emergency.
How to avoid the risks from asbestos.
In order to meet the requirements of Regulation 10 a competent member of staff needs to
run through a training session / toolbox talk with the members of staff and a signed and
dated copy of the talk maintained in personnel / training files.
Training for non-licensable asbestos work
This is required for those who undertake planned work with asbestos which is not licensable
who may knowingly disturb lower risk asbestos containing materials. It should be provided in
addition to asbestos awareness training and should be job specific.
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A roofer or demolition worker removing whole asbestos cement sheet in good
condition.
Analytical staff and asbestos surveyor who disturb the fabric of buildings as part of
their duties.
Electrician and data network installers laying cables in areas containing undamaged
asbestos materials.
Someone cleaning or repairing asbestos cement sheet roofing or cladding.
In addition to the basic asbestos awareness, this training should include:
• How to make suitable and sufficient assessments about the risk exposure to
asbestos.
• Safe work practices and control measures, including an explanation on the current
use of control measures, protective equipment and work methods.
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Selection and appropriate use of protective equipment.
Waste handling procedures.
Emergency procedures.
Relevant legal requirements.
Training for licensable work with asbestos
This is required for those working with asbestos which is licensable such as removing
asbestos insulation or insulation board. This type of training is therefore required for
Operatives, Supervisors and Managers working for a licensed contractor.
Refresher Training
Refresher training should not be a repeat of the initial training. It should be given at least
once a year and be appropriate to the works’ familiarity with the work. Therefore, depending
on the individual training need it could be a structured update session or a short tool box talk
refreshing experienced workers of the main principles.
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Be adapted to take account of significant changes in the type of work carried out or
methods of work used by the employer.
Tailored to take into account any changes in the equipment used to control exposure.
Provided in a manner appropriate to the nature and degree of exposure identified by
the risk assessment, and so that the employees are aware of –
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The significant findings of the risk assessment, and
The results of any air monitoring carried out with an explanation of the
findings.
Competence of those providing training
All training should be provided by someone who is competent to do so. The individual must
have adequate personal practical experience and theoretical knowledge of all relevant
aspects of the work being carried out by the employer.
Completion of Training
In order to complete any form of training session / toolbox talk, best practice would require
that you develop a signature sheet detailing who had attended the session / talk, the date
and signatures of the attendee’s as proof of understanding and acceptance of the session /
talk and associated guidance.
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Online Training
Online learning (often referred to as e-learning) is a viable delivery method, among others,
for the delivery of information, instruction and training in relation to asbestos awareness
training, provided the course content satisfies the objectives as stipulated in Regulation 10 of
the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the supporting Approved Code of Practice.
References
Asbestos Awareness – AA01
Asbestos Awareness Tool Box Talk – AATBT01
Asbestos Training Presentation
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