E- Learning – Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers

In the past asbestos was thought to be the ideal material for construction owing to the fact that it contains fibres that are resistant to heat and fire and it also gave protection against wind, frost and   cold.

The dangers of asbestos didn’t become apparent until the early 1900s and then it wasn’t totally banned until 1999.

Many old buildings still contain asbestos and that is why it is so important that Architects and Designers are aware of the legislation surrounding asbestos and how the risks of working with it can be avoided.

This course is similar to the course Risk Assessment Services offer to workers in the construction industry, such as builders, plumbers, carpenters and decorators. However, it offers an additional module especially for Architects and Designers, so that they can be made aware of their responsibilities.

The benefits of e-learning

You learn at your own pace at a time that is convenient to you. If you have had a busy week and miss a college class, it may mean that you miss a vital part of the course you are studying. This doesn’t happen on an e-learning online course. You can pick up where you left off and nothing is missed. You study at your own pace and set your own schedule.

The Modules

There are five modules to study which are:

·         Properties and risk of asbestos exposure

·         Different types of asbestos

·         Avoiding the risks from asbestos

·         An outline of asbestos legislation

·         Content for Architects and Designers

Properties and the Risk of Exposure

There are still many, many homes and business which contain asbestos. In this module you will learn about the risks of asbestos exposure and where you will find asbestos in a building.

Types of Asbestos

Once you have completed this module, you will recognize the different types of asbestos and where they can be found in general and construction products.

Avoiding Risks from Asbestos

Here you are taught what to do if you find asbestos, how to conduct a risk assessment and what you should to protect yourself.

An outline of Asbestos legislation

This module covers the basics of the legislation which was laid down in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the practices you must adhere to, when working with asbestos.

Content for Architects and Designers

This module will teach you about the responsibilities you face in your profession and how you can work within the rules of asbestos legislation.

This course is an ideal way for Architects and Designers to educate themselves about the dangers of asbestos and how it should be dealt with in the workplace.

Risk Safety Services also provide e-learning online course in Asbestos Awareness and many other health and safety courses. You can contact them through their website or by phoning 0843 523 0410.

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Accident Investigation

If an accident or ‘near-miss’ has occurred in the workplace it is important that the incident is investigated thoroughly in order to prevent future accidents.

Risk Safety Services can investigate your accident or ‘near-miss’ either on your behalf or together with a qualified member of staff.

Why does an accident need investigating?

·         To find out why the incident occurred

·         To prevent further incidents in the future

·         To comply with any legal regulations

·         To find out the cost of the accident

·         To start the process of any compensation claims

All the above categories need to be investigated and dealt with as quickly as possible.

Who Investigates Accidents?

A qualified investigation team like Risk Safety Services should investigate accidents and incidents in the workplace. They can work together with:

·         A Safety Officer

·         An Employee with Health and Safety Training

·         A Health and Safety representative

The people who investigate accidents should be experienced and knowledgeable about investigation techniques.

What do Investigators look for?

The investigator will look to see if the accident was caused by a breach of Occupational Health and Safety Training health and safety regulations, such as storing chemicals in an unsafe manner. Or, whether it was caused by human error and if so why?

Investigators will want to know if safety procedures were followed, were the appropriate tools and materials used and were all safety devices working.

They will also look at the environmental causes, such as the temperature, whether or not there was enough light in the building and if any hazardous fumes were present.

Investigators will look at workplace equipment and find out if equipment was in working order and was well maintained, were dangerous materials properly labelled and was protective clothing worn.

What will they ask staff members?

Investigators are likely to ask about the health and welfare of staff, whether they were qualified to the job they were doing and if they were experienced or had received adequate training. Management will have to provide proof that safety procedures were understood by all staff members and that regular training was provided when necessary.

The management will also be asked if a risk assessment was in place at the time of the incident and when this was last updated. It should show that staff were aware of emergency procedure and that all hazards and risks had been identified.

Once the accident investigator has gathered all the necessary information, it will be put together in a report with the investigators conclusions and recommendations for the future. 

Risk Management Services are experienced in the field of accident investigation and they can conduct an in-depth investigation into an accident or incident which occurred in the workplace. They will identify problem areas and make recommendations which will improve safety.

Risk Safety Service also provide a number of E-Learning courses in the health and safety field. If you would like to talk to them about an accident investigation or any other aspect of health and safety, contact them through their website or by phoning them on 0843 523 0410.

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Health and Safety Retainer Packages

According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, any business who has over 5 employees must have a written health and safety policy.

They must also have a Fire Risk Assessment document as well. These policies must show that you take the safety of your employees seriously. If you also take into account the safety of the general public, it demonstrates that you are a responsible business practice.

The Health and Safety policy shows that you have assessed any risks to your employees and/or the general public and that you have taken the necessary steps to protect them from harm.

Even if you don’t have 5 employees a health and safety policy will help you to prevent accidents in the workplace and keep your goods, property and anyone working for you safe.

The policy should be set out so that it is clearly understood by all your employees. It does not have to be particularly lengthy, but it must be clear. It should name the people responsible for the safety aspects in your company, there might be a team of safety officers in a large company, or only one person in a small firm.

The easiest way to comply with regulations is to have a professional health and safety service look after all aspects of health and safety in the workplace. An annual health and safety retainer service will ensure that your policies are kept up to date.

A health and safety package includes:

·         A Health and Safety Policy Document tailored to your needs

·         A useful health and safety manual for employees to read, together with any forms and templates.

·         A regular health and safety newsletter so that all staff are aware of new legislation and useful hints and tips about safety issues

·         General Risk Assessments

·         Telephone and email advice

·         Risk Safety Service become your competent person (as required by law) to meet legislation requirements

Take advantage of the  HealthAnd Safety Action Plan  advice we can give you with an annual retainer service which start from just £25.00 per month. This affordable health and safety service means we can also assist you with pre-qualification questionnaires for individual clients or for national schemes, such as Safe Contractor.  You can use the details of Risk Safety Service’s qualifications and experience when tendering for contracts.

Risk Safety Services are based in the South East of England. We have a vast amount of experience in the field of health and safety. We provide help and advice to a number of companies and corporations throughout the South East of England and beyond. Please browse our website and get in touch with us through the contact form, or by telephone on 0843 523 0410 today.

Risk Assessment

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The Risk Assessment course is aimed at members of staff who are responsible for the risk assessment projects in the workplace.

Any working environment with a staff of more than five people has a legal obligation to abide by the rules of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Even if you don’t have the requisite five workers, it is still a good idea to know about risk assessment and have a policy in place.

This E-learning course in Risk Assessment can be done at a time that suits you, without having to use up holidays days to complete it. You can study during your breaks or at weekends or evenings from the comfort of your own home.

The Risk Assessment Course covers the following topics:

·         An introduction to risk assessment

·         Legal Requirements

·         Hazards

·         Risks

·         Objectives of Risk Assessment

·         The Five Stages of Risk Assessment

·         Writing a Risk Assessment and Keeping Records

An Introduction to Risk Assessment

This module explains what risk assessment is about – The examination of anything that might cause you or other members of staff or the general public, harm whilst in the workplace. How those risks are examined and the setting out of a risk assessment policy.

Legal Requirements

This module takes you through the basic rules of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 in order for you to have a better understanding of what is required.

Hazards

This module talks about hazards such as fire risk and other groups of hazards that need to be explored during a risk assessment. It will also cover topics such as storage of flammable liquids and waste paper and the placement of other objects which can cause a hazard.

Risks

This module will teach you about risks and how they can be minimized. You will be taught about the control measures you can put forward in your risk assessment plan.

Objective of Risk Assessment

This module will talk you through the objectives of risk assessment, such as security, planning, prevention and responding to hazards.

The Five Stages of Risk Assessment

This module will teach you about the five stages of risk assessment which are as follows:

·         Identify the hazards

·         Decide who might be harmed and how

·         Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions

·         Record your findings

·         Make up a new plan, or review and update a previous one

Writing a Risk Assessment and Keeping Records

In the final module you will be asked to write your own risk assessment and tells you how to keep records and update your findings at least once a year.

Risk Safety Services provide e-learning online courses in Risk Assessment and many other health and safety training topics. Please contact them through their website or by phoning 0843 523 0410.

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Asbestos Awareness Training

Asbestos has been used in the construction business since the 1800s and was only stopped around about the year 2000.

It was thought to be the ideal material for buildings since it contains fibres that are resistant to heat and fire. However, these fibres were found to be lethal when people breathed in the tiny particles. They become trapped in the lungs and can cause respiratory diseases like asbestosis and lung cancer.

Therefore, it is important that anyone involved in construction, planning maintenance and design of buildings are aware of the dangers and know exactly how to handle asbestos if they come across it as part of their work.

We have formed a partnership with the company, All about Asbestos, to bring you an e-learning course in Asbestos Awareness. All About Asbestos have over 30 years’ experience in the field and together we offer this e-course to those people who work in commercial, industrial and domestic properties.

The course is designed for anybody who might come into contact with asbestos. This includes builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, plasterers and decorators; in fact anyone involved in the re-building or renovation of a property.

The benefits of e-learning

You learn at your own pace at a time that is convenient to you. If you have had a busy week and miss a college class, it may mean that you miss a vital part of the course you are studying. This doesn’t happen on an e-learning online course. You can pick up where you left off and nothing is missed. You study at your own pace and set your own schedule.

The Modules

There are four modules to study which are:

• Properties and risk of asbestos exposure
• Different types of asbestos
• Avoiding the risks from asbestos
• An outline of asbestos legislation

Properties and the Risk of Exposure

There are still millions of homes and business which contain asbestos. This module takes you through the risks of asbestos exposure and where you will find asbestos.

Types of Asbestos

We will teach you to recognise the different types of asbestos and where they can be found in general and constructions products.

Avoiding Risks from Asbestos

This module talks about what to do if you find asbestos, how to conduct a risk assessment and what you should to protect yourself.

An outline of Asbestos legislation

We take you through the basics of the legislation which was laid down in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the practices you must adhere to, when working with asbestos.

This course is to give those people who may come across asbestos as part of their work, the knowledge and training to know how to deal with asbestos safely.

Risk Safety Services provide e-learning online course in AsbestosAwareness and you can contact them through their website or by phoning 0843 523 0410.

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E- Learning Course Legionella Awareness Training

Legionnaires’ disease is caused by the Legionella bacteria and effects a person’s lungs. It is a serious infection and it can be fatal. It is spread through mist or vapour of contaminated water.

It is therefore vital to maintain water systems in buildings where there are customers and staff. This e-learning course provides you with the training and knowledge to manage and maintain the risk of legionella.

There are six modules which cover:

·         What Legionnaire’s is and what it means for your business?

·         Risk areas that you should keep an eye on

·         Legislation and laws that you are required to follow and maintain

·         Risk Management and how you can reduce your risk and damages

·         Water System Monitoring tips, tricks and ideas

·         Colling System Awareness measures

What is Legionnaires and what it means for your business?

This module explains what Legionnaires is, what it does and what it means if you have an outbreak at the workplace.

Risk Areas that you should keep an eye on

This module teaches you how to recognise risk areas, which often include cooling towers evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools.

Legislation and laws that you are required to follow and maintain

There are a number of rules and regulation regarding the risk of bacteria, including Legionella. The approved code of practice is: Legionnaires disease: The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems L8, which contains guidance on how to manage and control any risks you may have in your system.

Risk Management and how you can reduce your risk and damages

This module talks about risk assessment, how to manage and reduce the risks and the need to understand the water systems in your building.

Water System Monitoring- tips, tricks and ideas

This is a useful module which will teach you about water system monitoring and controlling the risk of Legionella. Keeping records and other tips.

Cooling System Awareness Measures

This module will educate you on the use of measures to prevent legionnaire’s bacteria from forming. It includes prevention by maintaining corrosion, scale and deposits and looking at regular temperature changes as well as other signs to be aware of through an efficient water monitoring system.

The Benefits of E-Learning

E-learning doesn’t interfere with your working day, you don’t have to re-schedule a meeting or work late because you’ve had to attend a classroom course. You can do each module at a time that suits you.

E-learning courses are a cheaper and faster method of gaining the training and knowledge you need for the workplace.

Risk Safety Services provide an accredited e-learning online course in Legionella Awareness training and a host of other Occupational Health and Safety Training courses. Please contact them through their website or by phoning 0843 523 0410.

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Fire extinguisher training

Fire extinguisher training will ensure all your staff are aware of the dangers of
fire.

Fire Extinguisher Online Training

Fire Safety Management

Where ever you work, there should be a fire safety protocol in place. Many fires can be prevented if there are trained and knowledgeable staff within the workplace.

Risk Safety Services are here to help you. We have a vast amount of experience in fire safety and control management. We can help you to set up a fire safety management plan that will ensure all your staff are aware of the dangers of fire.

If you have a business with five staff or more by law you must have a fire safety management system in place.

An Emergency Plan

The first thing we help you to achieve is a Fire Emergency Plan. This means that your workplace needs a thorough risk assessment in order to identify what could cause a fire, sources of ignition and the materials that could burn. Once you know what the risks are, the plan will help you to manage them.

For example if sources of ignition and flammable substances are stored together, they need to be separated. Heaters should be placed in a safe position, where they can’t be knocked over and avoid accumulating rubbish such as paper or boxes. It is important too, that all exits are kept clear and fire doors remain closed.

Fire Extinguishers

We can advise you about fire extinguishers, which ones you need for your particular environment. We will advise you how they should be used. Having the correct fire-fighting equipment is vital if you need to put out a fire quickly.

Fire Drills

We will advise you how to teach your staff to carry out your fire procedure and this will include fire drilling, which should be done on a regular basis to test that the staff are aware of the fire management plan and can safely and calmly evacuate the building in the case of fire. We will advise you on response times and review the safety procedures during drilling.

Ongoing Regulatory Consultation

Risk Safety Services can supply your business with a regular consultation with regard to fire management. Ensuring that you comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 and supplying all the help and guidance you need to fulfill your duties. We can even help you if a fire does cause damage and destruction, by advising on how to minimize your business risks so that you can carry on with the production of your goods or services, after such an event.

E-Learning

We also offer an e-learning course in Basic Fire Awareness Training, Fire Extinguisher training and Fire Marshal Training for members of staff or management, who are responsible for fire safety. The course includes an introduction to Fire Extinguishers and teaches you how to be more aware of fire dangers and what to do in the event of a fire breaking out.

Risk Safety Services provide consultancy and e-learning online courses in on topics such as Basic Fire Training and Fire Safety Management, as well as other health and safety training topics. You can contact them through their website or by phoning 0843 523 0410.

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E-Learning Course on Basic Fire Awareness Training

It is vital that you know what to do in the event of fire in your home, in a building you are in or at your workplace. Our Basic Fire Training e-course will give you a basic understanding of fire awareness and teach you what should be done in the event of a fire, how to prevent a fire occurring and a basic introduction to extinguishing a fire that has started.

The Basic Fire training e-course is a low cost and time saving method of obtaining the right knowledge and training you should have on fire awareness.

The course has five modules which cover:

·         Chemistry of Fire

·         Basic Safety Features in Buildings

·         Introduction to Fire Extinguishers

·         What to do in Cases of Fire

·         Fire Statistics

Chemistry of Fire

In order to control and extinguish fire you should know something about its basic chemistry and the nature of fire. This module will give you a basic understanding of the chemistry of fire in order that you can control and extinguish a fire should one occur.

Basic Safety Features in Buildings

This module will take you through the basic safety features that are present in buildings. This can range from a smoke alarm in a domestic property, to fire doors, alarms and sprinklers in commercial buildings, offices, hotels, restaurants and bars.

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Introduction to Fire Extinguishers

It is vital to know how to use a fire extinguisher and what type of extinguisher to use. There are three basic types of fires and extinguishers range from Class A to Class C, depending on the kind of fire you are fighting. This module will teach you about the different classes of fire and what extinguishers to use.

What to Do in Case of Fire

This module teaches you what to do in case of fire. This includes, risk assessment Course, making up an emergency action plan and drilling for building evacuation and keeping yourself and others calm.

Fire Statistics

This module brings together a collection of fire statistics throughout the UK. The statistics show the causes of fire and the casualties.

The benefits of e-learning

You learn at your own pace at a time that is convenient to you. If you have had a busy week and miss a college class, it may mean that you miss a vital part of the course you are studying. This doesn’t happen on an e-learning online course. You can pick up where you left off and nothing is missed. You study at your own pace and set your own schedule.

Risk Safety Services provide e-learning online courses in Basic Fire Training and other health and safety training topics. You can contact them through their website or by phoning 0843 523 0410.

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Basic Legionella Management Training

Legionella bacteria have fatal consequences. The risks from exposure to the bacteria increases with age but anyone exposed this bacteria can contract serious illnesses. Legionella bacteria occur naturally in the environmental but are able to grow to large population areas within a very short period of time in engineered water systems. The water systems most commonly associated with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak are cooling towers or evaporative condensers and typically those associated with air conditioning systems. If a cooling tower or water outlets create an aerosol or water is re-circulated, there is a higher risk that one may contract the disease.

 Risk Safety Services is here to help make it easier for you to not only understand this important aspect of your business safety protocol and procedure but to help you develop a plan that works the best for your business. Our interactive video based Legionella awareness training online courses has been specially designed to help all employers to better understand and identify the danger that Legionella poses. This specially designed and expertly delivered course explains all of the important need to know background information concerning Legionella, the potential risks associated with water systems, and what can be done to prevent or control these risks. The course will help you to understand Legionella and how to design your business plan with that threat in mind.  Risk Safety Service offers legionella courses online for all types and business sizes.

Occupational Health and Safety Training, Fire Safety Management, Asbestos Awareness Training

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Fire Marshal Training Can Save Your Life and Property from Fire

Managing Fire Safety is a job that requires everyone to do their part, and we know it can be a challenge to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that everyone is properly trained and prepared to handle any fire emergency that may arise. As the risk from the fire increases, the chances of damage claims will also increase. The importance of fire and safety training in any organization is of undeniable importance.  An essential element of all fire safety training courses is precaution. 

Fire risk assessments in workplaces and Fire Extinguisher Training for all staff are a legal requirement. Everyone knows that well trained fire marshals can help evacuate persons quickly and safely in an emergency.  Risk Safety Services are well outfitted to impart fire Safety training knowledge as their team of professionals engage in constant contact with various fire safety organizations to ensure they are constantly working towards ensuring your safety. With the correct fire marshal training, Fire Safety Management can help an organisation fulfill other statutory fire safety obligations. 

Risksafetyservices provides cost effective safety online training courses like Occupational Health and Safety Training, Legionella Awareness Training, Asbestos Awareness Training and so on.  

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Fire Risk Assessments

Risk Safety Services can now offer online basic fire safetytraining.  Although business owners are obliged to provide staff fire safety training.  A Fire Risk Assessment can go a long way in perilously reducing the risk of fire on your premises and help ensure dweller, staff, employees, customers, and the general public are not at risk. This is the basic legal requirement for just about all organisations , businesses and landlords.

5 Tips for a Safer Workplace:

1. Don’t let fire start

2. Appoint Responsible Staff

3. Prepare an Emergency Plan and Fire Procedures

4. Repetition

5. Don’t sit in blissful ignorance

Risk Safety Services will work closely with you and your team to ensure your fire risk assessment and we will help you review your score and assist you with any changes or adjustments that need to be made.

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Health And Safety Action Plan Training

If you are a business that has five or more employees, then it legally required that you have a written health and safety policy statement.  Employees need to know what policies and procedures are in place that directly and indirectly affect them as well as what their responsibilities are wile they are at work. If you need help with your plan and getting to drafted up and ready to go, Risk Safety Services  can help you develop your Health And Safety Policies to be both practical and comply with current legal requirements.

Our health and safety management systems are designed with your business in mind specially designed to address your unique needs and goals. Our specialization is in the areas of Health and Safety, Fire Risk Management, Event Safety, and Training. Occupational Health and Safety Training is our specialty and our experts are ready to go to work for you! Our Risk Assessment Course and the associated assessment may take the form of a general risk review, or may involve a more detailed analysis of a specific hazard.

Risk Safety Service offers legionella courses online for all types and business sizes. Legionella awareness training can make all the difference in how you and your staff plan and prepare for day to day business operations. To fully understand how to use a fire extinguisher and how they work, you will first need to understand the basics of a fire. Our fire extinguisher training course provides businesses owners and their staff with the knowledge they need to be fire wise. Our team of experts can assess your fire risk training needs and help educated you on the use of different types of fire extinguishers and the protocol of tackling a fire.

For more information on how we can help you with your Health and Safety Policies and organize your Health And Safety Documents, contact Risk Safety Services Limited

Tel: 0843 523 0410

Email: info@risksafetyservices.co.uk

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Fire Safety and Fire Marshal Training

Managing Fire Safety is a job that requires everyone to do their part, and we know it can be a challenge to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that everyone is properly trained and prepared to handle any fire emergency that may arise. We can help! Our consultants will assist you and help you with every aspect of fire safety and prevention, including fire safety education and training for fire marshals on your staff. We can also help you plan your emergency protocol and assist with staff management to ensure that risks are minimised and that you and your staff and all customers on site are protected in the event of a crisis.

When fire disaster strikes it is too late to come up with a plan of action. Plan ahead and be ready if and when something goes wrong.  How complex your fire marshal training and how involved the fire safety planning needs to be is will depend upon the size of your facility and the risks associated with the work environment you operate in. Our fire consultants have extensive experience working within local fire authorities and can talk to them on your behalf to give you the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing you are up to date on all local and federal laws and regulations.

Risk Safety Services will work closely with you and your team to ensure your fire risk assessment is conducted fairly and we will help you review your score and assist you with any changes or adjustments that need to be made.  We will send out a qualified assessor to your premises and they will carry out a sufficient fire risk assessment and provide you with the full detailed report of their findings. The report will list recommendations with a specific time-scale for completion to ensure your premises are safe and that you remain up to date with all local and federal laws and requirements for businesses.

Our goal is to help you come to a sensible and affordable solution to your fire safety problem. The purpose of a Fire Safety Strategy is to ensure that the people in your premises know what to do if there is a fire and if so, the premises can be safely evacuated. That is the role of the fire marshal and that is what Risk Safety Services offers with our training courses for fire marshals.

Contact us today and see the difference peace of mind can bring to you and your business!

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Legionella Awareness Online Training

One of our partners we have formed a relationship with over the years is All About Asbestos and they have provided us with an efficient, effective asbestos service. They bring with them over 30 years of experience working with businesses and the general public within the asbestos industry. Together with our skilled and experienced team, we offer services for industrial and commercial properties as well as domestic buildings.

Asbestos has been deemed as one of the, if not the number one, most dangerous building materials ever used in the country. Thousands of people get very ill or die each and every year because of their exposure to asbestos. The reason for such widespread impact on the general public and those who worked in construction is because it was widely used in the construction industry until around the year 2000. The Control of Asbestos Regulations in regards to Asbestos Awareness Training for Architects and Designers applies to employers, employees, self-employed persons and duty holders and cover all work with asbestos containing materials. Regulation 10 of CAR states that every employer must ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to employees who are liable to be exposed to asbestos. This includes maintenance workers and others who may come into contact with or disturb asbestos. It was not until long after asbestos had been used and installed in many homes and businesses that the full health and safety risk was known.

Our aim is to provide our customers with a specialist tailored survey and provide advice on managing any asbestos found within their premises. To this end we offer a specialized Asbestos Awareness Training course.

Asbestos Awarenessfor Architects and Designers Training Course

 This course goes over a basic asbestos awareness and safety training course and is designed for people who may come into contact with asbestos during the course of their work. Most people who  go through the training course includes builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and others who work in the construction or restoration field.

The course consists of the four following modules:

Module 1 – Properties and Risks of Asbestos Exposure

Module 2 – Different Types of Asbestos

Module 3 –Avoiding the Risks from Asbestos

Module 4 – An Outline of Asbestos Legislation

Protect yourself, your team, your clients, and your community by knowing how to be safe around asbestos. Contact us for a FREE Consultation! If you have any questions about our Asbestos Awareness Training for Architects and Designers training course or you want to arrange a consultation contact us, we would be happy to talk with you about your needs and how we can help!

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Asbestos awareness training

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral, or put simply, asbestos is a fluffy rock! Every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related disease. If you carry out work on a building that was built or refurbished before the year 2000, you could have been exposed to asbestos, without even knowing it. 

The three common types of asbestos are crocidolite, amosite and chrysotile; although other forms can be found in premises – fibrous actinolite, fibrous anthophyllite and fibrous tremolite.

Crocidolite, amosite and chrysotile are also known as blue, brown and white asbestos, although the colour is not always significant in identification.

Occasionally in publications there is a reference to the mineral groups to which asbestos belongs. Chrysotile belongs to the serpentine group (like fine threads of cotton) while the five other types listed above belong to the amphibole group (like fine needles).

Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers

Health Risks

Every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related disease. If you carry out work on a building that was built or refurbished before the year 2000, you could have been exposed to asbestos, without even knowing it.

 Asbestos-related diseases kill more people than any other single work related illness.

 Asbestos-related diseases can take 15-60 years to develop and there is no cure.

 Asbestos-related diseases are currently responsible for more than 4500 deaths a year in the UK and the number is still rising.

 ACMs in good condition and left undisturbed cannot cause ill-health.

 The greater the disturbance of ACMs and the longer the duration, the greater the risk to health.

History of Asbestos

The properties of asbestos have been known from ancient times. This is not just that asbestos was fire proof, but that is was dangerous. In Roman times it was known not to buy slaves from asbestos mines, because although they might look healthy when bought, they did not live long.

Modern commercial history began in 1870 when a large deposit was found in Canada.

Properties of asbestos that make it so useful are:

 good thermal insulation

 stable at high temperatures

 good electrical insulation

 high tensile strength

 long flexible fibres; and

 does not degrade over time.

As such, asbestos was widely used in buildings for insulation and fire protection, e.g. roofing, cladding, thermal insulation, etc.

Asbestos was very rarely used in its raw form in buildings but was typically mixed with other products to make Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs). So, cement sheets with added asbestos became asbestos cement sheets; insulating board with asbestos added became Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB), and so on.

Much asbestos is still left in buildings, in the form of ACMs and it is estimated about half a million non-domestic premises still contain asbestos. When ACMs are not treated correctly, asbestos can be deadly!

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