Demonstrating Auditing and Regulatory Requirements for
Independent Asbestos Training Providers

Types of Training

There are four types of asbestos training offered by the asbestos training providers listed on this site: Types 1, 2 and 3 are those specified by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 Approved Code of Practice, L143, and; Type 4 relates to any other form of asbestos training on offer.  The four Types of training are:

L143 details the first three Types of training as follows:

[Type A (1)] Asbestos awareness training

This is for those persons who are liable to disturb asbestos while carrying out their normal everyday work, or who may influence how work is carried out, such as:

(i)         general maintenance staff;
(ii)        electricians;
(iii)        plumbers;
(iv)        gas fitters;
(v)        painters and decorators;
(vi)       joiners;
(vii)      plasterers;
(viii)     demolition workers;
(ix)       construction workers;
(x)        roofers;
(xi)       heating and ventilation engineers;
(xii)      telecommunications engineers;
(xiii)     fire and burglar alarm installers;
(xiv)     computer installers;
(xv)      architects, building surveyors and other such professionals;
(xvi)     shop fitters.

Asbestos awareness training is required to be given to employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos. In particular, it should be given to all demolition workers and those workers in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades where it is foreseeable that their work will disturb the fabric of the building because ACMs may become exposed during their work. Exemption from this requirement would apply only where the employer can demonstrate that work will only be carried out in or on buildings free of ACMs. This information should be available in the client's asbestos management plan. (L143)

[Type B (2)] Training for non-licensable asbestos work

This is for those who undertake planned work with asbestos which is not licensable such as a roofer or demolition worker removing a whole asbestos cement sheet in good condition or analytical staff and asbestos surveyors.

Persons requiring this type of training would include those whose work will knowingly disturb ACMs, such as maintenance workers and their supervisors; and those who carry out asbestos sampling and analysis. It should be given in addition to ... asbestos awareness training.

The procedures for providing information, instruction and training should be clearly defined and set out in a written health and safety policy document. This should be reviewed regularly, particularly when work methods change. Records should be kept of the training undertaken by each individual. (L143)

 

[Type C (3)] Training for licensable work with asbestos

This is for those working with asbestos which is licensable such as removing asbestos insulation or insulating board.

Employers should consult safety representatives and elected representatives of employee health and safety in good time about the information, instruction and training which they intend to provide.

Chapter 4 of HSG247 Asbestos: The licensed contractors’ guide (The licensed contractors’ guide) sets out the detailed content of the asbestos training modules for operatives, supervisors, managers, directors, supervisory licence holders and licensed scaffolders that are involved in licensable work.

All information, instruction and training given should include an appropriate level of detail, suitable to the job, and should use written materials, oral presentation and demonstration as necessary. (L143)

[Type D (4)] BOHS P400 Series

BOHS Courses, including:

P401 – Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples (PLM)
P402 – Building Surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos
P403 – Asbestos Fibre Counting (PCM)
P404 – Air Sampling and Clearance Testing of Asbestos
P405 – Management of Asbestos in Buildings
P406 – Supervision & Management of the Safe Removal & Disposal of Asbestos
S301 – Asbestos and Other Fibres

[Type E (5)] Other asbestos and asbestos related training courses

Other asbestos training courses provided by a Training Provider that are do not fall into the previous types of training or asbestos related training courses such as:

e Training

Asbestos Awareness and Duty to Manage courses can also be accessed through e-learning nationwide.