The course is an optional module for the International Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOHTA). It is designed to be delivered as a 5-day taught programme including student assessment. The student manual can be used as a free-standing reference for those wishing to study independently.
Materials available for download include the syllabus, student manual, tutor guide, powerpoint slides, overnight and practical exercises.
OHTA504 – Asbestos and Other Fibres
Intermediate
Course overview
Aims
- 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.
You will learn to
- 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.
