31 Mar 2025 – 04 Apr 2025

Course Overview

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Format

The course is an optional module for the International Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOHTA). It is designed to be delivered as a 5-day taught programme including student assessment. The student manual can be used as a free-standing reference for those wishing to study independently.

Course Content