November 20 - November 29, 2023

Course Overview

Aim:

  • Extend knowledge of occupational exposure to fibrous dusts used in industry (asbestos, machine made mineral fibres, aramids, carbon, etc.)
  • Understand the health risks of asbestos and other fibres as well as the means of evaluation and control
  • Apply these principals for asbestos consultants as well as OH professionals

Learning Outcomes

  • Extend knowledge of occupational exposure to fibrous dusts used in industry (asbestos, machine made mineral fibres, aramids, carbon, etc.)
  • Understand the health risks of asbestos and other fibres as well as the means of evaluation and control
  • Apply these principals for asbestos consultants as well as OH professionals
  • Conduct asbestos surveys: sampling, identifying bulk asbestos types by microscopic techniques and relevant safety requirements
  • Adopt and recognize current good practice in the construction and use of enclosures for asbestos remediation and the use of decontamination units
  • Understand all the principles of clearance testing, the requirements for measurement and appropriate techniques for post remediation evaluation
  • Conduct air sampling to determine airborne concentrations of asbestos and other fibres following recognized procedures including microscopic counting techniques
  • Advise on all techniques for safe management of asbestos in buildings following good practice

Course Content


1 Asbestos and other Fibrous Materials

2 Health Hazards and Exposure Limits

3 Asbestos in Buildings and Conducting Surveys

4 Asbestos Remediation and Assessment Prior to Reoccupation

5 Air Sampling and Fibre Counting

6 Analysis of Bulk Samples