Aims

• Extend knowledge of occupational exposure to fibrous dusts used in industry (asbestos, machine made mineral fibres, aramids, carbon, etc.).
• Understand the health risks of asbestos and other fibres as well as the means of evaluation and control.
• Apply these principals for asbestos consultants as well as OH professionals.

You will learn to

• Extend knowledge of occupational exposure to fibrous dusts used in industry (asbestos, machine made mineral fibres, aramids, carbon, etc.).
• Understand the health risks of asbestos and other fibres as well as the means of evaluation and control.
• Apply these principals for asbestos consultants as well as OH professionals.
• Conduct asbestos surveys: sampling, identifying bulk asbestos types by microscopic techniques and relevant safety requirements.
• Adopt and recognize 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 and other fibres following recognized procedures including microscopic counting techniques.
• Advise on all techniques for safe management of asbestos in buildings following good practice.