By the end of this intensive one-day course, your operatives will demonstrate sound knowledge and practical competency in:
Knowledge & Understanding:
- Asbestos in soil origins and historical context
- Distinguishing between non-licensed, notifiable non-licensed, and licensed work
- Key legislation affecting groundwork activities
- Risk assessment processes specific to soil disturbances
- Emergency procedures for ground-level incidents
Practical Skills:
- Implementing control measures for safe groundwork
- Preventing asbestos spread during soil disturbances
- Applying appropriate wetting techniques
- Correct usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
- Using damp rags to clean surfaces of minor contamination
- Personal decontamination procedures
- Bagging and disposing of asbestos waste compliantly
Strategic Application
- Work area and exposure assessment
- Creating effective plans of work
- Managing asbestos exposure using HSE’s Asbestos Essentials guidance
- Executing specific groundwork tasks safely and legally
Course Content Overview
Morning Session:
- Historical overview of asbestos use and soil contamination
- Health concerns, statistics, and recognition of ACMs
- Legal requirements under CAR 2012
- Risk assessment and planning processes
Afternoon Session:
- Safe working methods and control measures
- Practical demonstrations of wetting techniques
- PPE and RPE selection and usage
- Decontamination procedures
- Waste disposal requirements
- Emergency procedures
Who Should Attend?
This course is essential for:
- Groundwork operatives and labourers
- Excavator and plant operators
- Site supervisors managing groundwork activities
- Utility workers conducting below-ground installations
- Drainage and foundation specialists
- Any construction personnel who may knowingly disturb ACMs in soil