W504+Asbestos+and+Other+Fibres

Asbestos and Other Fibres
International Module W504
Intermediate Level

Courseaims
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
Recognize the composition, nature and properties of asbestos, machine made mineral and other fibres and their historical uses
Identify the health effects of asbestos and other fibrous materials and apply appropriate exposurelimits
Know the uses of asbestos in buildings and the public health risk that these may pose

You will also learn to
Conduct asbestos surveys: Sampling, identifying bulk asbestos types by microscopic techniques and relevantsafetyrequirements
Adopt and recognize current good practice in the construction and use of enclosures for asbestos remediation and the use of decontamination units

You will also learn to
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

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