The syllabus will assist delegates to meet their legal obligations by providing them with an explanation of the properties of asbestos and its effects on the health of individuals, the types, uses and the visible manifestation of asbestos in soils and the understanding and interpreting soil reports. The course will also highlight the general procedures that need to be followed in the event of an emergency and how to avoid the risks from ACMs in soil.

To provide an awareness of and develop knowledge amongst employees regarding the hazards and risks posed by soils and surrounding ground on sites that may contain ACMs. The course further gives an overview of the legislative measures and guidance available to safeguard employees.

Upon successful completion delegates will be awarded a UKATA approved certificate valid for 1 year.

Asbestos in Soils training should be given to all employees on projects to redevelop brownfield sites and/or sites that have previously been occupied by industrial buildings that have been demolished, especially where it is foreseeable that the employeeΓÇÖs work will disturb the soils and ground on site and may expose them to ACMs that may be present within the soils on site.

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