Asbestos Awareness Training

First Aid Training

Legionella / Water Management Awareness Training

Refresher courses

Asbestos Awareness Training

Among the changes contained in The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 was the inclusion in Regulation 10 of a requirement for specified personnel to receive asbestos awareness training. 

• Asbestos awareness training is required to be given to employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos and, in particular, all those involved in demolition and in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied building trades (HSE ACOP L143 para. 126).

• This includes persons who are liable to disturb asbestos while carrying out their normal everyday work such as maintenance staff or those who may influence how work is carried out such as facilities managers.

Amencon offers a range of training courses suitable for all personnel that may come into contact with asbestos during the course of their work or have responsibility for the management of premises or maintenance activities.

• The Asbestos Regulations also require that appropriate refresher asbestos training should be carried out at least every year.

• Employers and dutyholders may also have a duty to ensure that visiting contractors are properly trained.

Amencon specialises in helping property owners, facilities managers and employers to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations and is accredited by UKAS to carry out asbestos surveys.

Amencon is registered as an HSE Partner in the Asbestos Risk Management Campaign and can offer a training package in the form of a modular presentation developed and supported by the HSE, which is aimed at people who have a role to play in the management of asbestos-containing materials in premises.

To discuss your needs or request more information, please contact us.

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ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL (Sessions 1 & 2)

• The first session of the presentation will give a background to the problem, revisiting why asbestos is hazardous and how it can harm people. 
• It describes the problem of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in buildings and who might be exposed to the hazard.
• The likely locations of asbestos-containing materials in buildings are discussed.
• There is then a description of the current law and an introduction to the new duty to manage. 
• The second part of the presentation gives practical advice and guidance on action to be taken if asbestos is uncovered during routine maintenance and repair activities. 
• A short HSE video (Part 1 “How are you today”) is used to illustrate the points.  The key message is the importance of checking whether material contains asbestos before starting work.

ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING FOR DUTYHOLDERS AND MANAGERS (Session 3)

• This session follows on from the basic asbestos awareness training presentation to give a detailed review of the new duty to manage including risk assessment and development of an asbestos management plan. 
• Part 2 of the HSE video “How are you managing” is shown to illustrate the points.  This shows how a dutyholder might address the requirements of the duty to manage.

ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING FOR IN-HOUSE ASBESTOS INSPECTORS (Session 4)

• This session provides guidance on carrying out in-house inspections of the condition of asbestos materials and will involve a short site inspection and practical to illustrate the procedures to be carried out.

Each delegate will receive a comprehensive set of course notes for future reference and a Certificate of Attendance.

For further information, contact the Training Co-ordinator.

Asbestos Awareness Training Sessions

SESSION 1: ASBESTOS FACTS

Aim: To provide background information on the hazards from asbestos, the diseases which can result from exposure to it, and how the law has addressed this hazard.

By the end of this section, delegates should:

• know what asbestos is and how it has been used in the past;
• know why it is harmful to health and what diseases can result from exposure to it;
• know what processes make it likely that asbestos fibres will be released into the air;
• know the likely locations of asbestos-containing materials in buildings;

• understand how the law has been applied to work with asbestos;
• understand how the new duty to manage asbestos fits into the legal framework.

SESSION 2: DEALING WITH SUSPECT MATERIALS
Aim: To provide guidance on action to take if suspect materials are encountered.

By the end of this section, delegates shouldbe able to:

• decide what to do if suspect asbestos materials are encountered;
• understand the logical steps required to protect people from exposure;
• know how to avoid the risks from asbestos;
• understand the general procedures to be followed to deal with an emergency;
• be aware of where to get further advice and assistance.

SESSION 3: THE DUTY TO MANAGE
Aim: To examine the requirements of the new regulation and identify dutyholders.

By the end of this session, delegates should:

• know who is likely to have duties under the new regulation;
• have an outline of what duty holders will have to do to comply;

• be aware of the different types of asbestos survey;
• understand material risk assessments and priority assessments;
• be aware of various management plan options;
• be aware of the timetable for implementation of the legislation;
• be aware of sources of information and guidance;
• be aware of the asbestos policy and procedures.

 

SESSION 4: ASBESTOS INSPECTION
Aim: To examine the mechanism of carrying out asbestos inspections.

By the end of this session, delegates should:

• understand how to classify the condition of asbestos containing materials;
• be aware of action to be taken if high risk materials are found.

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First Aid Training

 

Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

 

Course Content

This course is offered to give basic first training for the workplace so that an appointed person is able to act safely, promptly and effectively with emergencies at work.
The course will cover the following as a minimum:-

• What should be done in a medical emergency
• Managing an incident
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Dealing with an unconscious casualty
• The control of wounds and bleeding
• Common workplace injuries

There is no final practical assessment as the course is structured so that continual assessment of the students is undertaken by the trainer throughout the day.
This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few Health & Safety risks, where an appointed (or nominated) person is required to take charge in the event of an illness or accident.

Course Outcome

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to demonstrate that they are able to:-

• Act safely, promptly, and effectively with emergencies at work
• Use first aid equipment, including the contents of a first aid box
• Understand the duties of employers and the legal framework
• Maintain simple factual records of the treatment or management of emergencies
• Recognise the importance of personal hygiene in First aid procedures

For further information, contact the Training Co-ordinator on 0845 644 5157 or fill in the form below.

If you feel you could benefit from further first aid training at a higher level after completing this course, then please speak to your trainer afterwards and he will be able to discuss your requirements and advise you of other courses that are available.

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Legionella / Water Management Awareness Training

This course is designed for operatives involved with the management of locations with typical domestic water services and simple HVAC water services (excluding cooling towers and wet humidifiers). This course has been tailored to cover the requirements for both managers and operators for the premises.

Aim: To provide information to maintenance and management personnel on the requirements for Legionella control, record keeping and typical control actions.  To confirm the responsibilities of individuals in undertaking actions as set out in the control scheme.

The water awareness training will provide an overview of why Legionella is hazardous and where it presents a risk.  A short film is used to support the background and to demonstrate required control measures.

The following topics are covered:

• relevant legislation
• typical control actions for domestic water services
• an introduction to further types of system that may present and risk where additional controls may be required
• the responsibilities of individuals in the control scheme and look at practical examples to illustrate the points made.

At the end of this session, delegates should be able to:

• know how Legionella presents a risk and what factors affect its growth;
• be aware of key legislation and guidance documents;
• understand the logical steps require to protect people from exposure;
• understand how individual responsibilities are assigned under the control scheme;
• know where to get further advice and assistance.

A practical session, assuming delegate numbers and site facilities allow, will be undertaken to go through the practicalities of taking water temperature readings and recording results.

The session will be run over one day. This course is suitable for groups up to around twelve persons as, if possible, it will involve a walk-around of the key plant components.

A short question paper is sat at the end of the day along with a Question and Answer session.

To discuss your needs or request more information, please contact us.

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