Cat:B Non Licenced Asbestos Training
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Are you looking for Cat B (Category B) non-licensed asbestos training? We offer UKATA non-licensed training for people working with Asbestos throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
What is Non-Licensed Asbestos Training?
(Category B)
Non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed asbestos work (NNLW) entails working with or knowingly disturbing asbestos-containing material first-hand in any capacity.
Doing so means workers on construction sites or other properties need a much higher level of instruction, information and asbestos training to carry out their daily work tasks, take precautions and comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Category A gives the worker quite an entry/beginner level of information and training. Category B is a little more in-depth.
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Cat B asbestos training gives those carrying out non-licensed and notifiable work further preparation.
The preparation guides how to carry out this work safely if they work with or disturb asbestos.
Category B training covers several control measures that will, in turn, minimise the overall risks at stake. It offers safe work methods, gives guidance on the correct personal protective equipment or gear that they need and should wear in asbestos environments, and covers the understanding of the risk assessments necessary for each job and location.
The online e-learning courses also cover adequate asbestos waste handling and any vital emergency procedures that the participants must take on board.
Cat B aims to cover all circumstances in which non-licensed asbestos work becomes most notifiable.
Specific examples of work
There are many examples of job roles that may require Category B training, and they are pretty similar to those roles that need Category A. However, Category B accounts for those whose work (non-licensed) directly involves asbestos-containing material or work that disturbs asbestos; if your line of work does not include this, you may not require Category B training.
For example, some electricians need to temporarily move or remove asbestos-containing materials to install cabling in a household or company property. They must receive Category B or further asbestos training. If your work involves the following, you are entitled to some form of Category B training:
Cleaning or repairing asbestos cement sheet roofing.
If you are partaking in asbestos removal for any floor tiles.
Drilling holes into asbestos-containing materials (to install shelving or for sampling).
Reattaching and the removal of any loosely fixed asbestos insulating board panels.
Maintenances work on asbestos-containing conveyor belts, electric cables or bonded rubber.
Short-duration work is necessary to repair minor damages in asbestos insulin boards.
Deciphering whether or not a work activity is considered notifiable depends solely on the level of risk and the job role. It is entirely up to the employer to identify the level by carrying out crucial risk assessments. A great example is that if the work at hand requires removing asbestos-containing materials, especially if they are in poor condition or have high friability, these are often considered notifiable.
Various more complex work activities are not considered licensable but are still notifiable. Those job roles also require 12-months Category B training. However, the training of such would entail covering numerous risks involved in the notifiable work.
Please note that most activities that involve working with forms of higher risk asbestos-containing materials are considered licensed work.
Topics covered include:
UKATA Approved Cat B Asbestos training courses are meticulously designed by expert professionals to cater to companies and individuals soon working with non-licensable asbestos-containing materials.
Registered Asbestos Awareness training allows workers to meet and exceed the HSE's (Health and Safety Executive) requirements for work with asbestos materials and guides them on appropriately protecting themselves and their co-workers' workplace.
All employees who will contact asbestos must take these 1-day online courses in asbestos awareness training. Each delegate will receive a certificate that is valid for 12 months upon completion of the course.
The topics covered in the UKATA approved training course include:
A general overview of the history and properties of asbestos focuses on applying the information learned.
Workers will take asbestos awareness training surveys and learn how to read them.
A big focus on regulations and guidance related to asbestos awareness. The employees will learn their responsibilities regarding the legislation and regulations.
The overall health effects of asbestos and the issues it raises after direct contact with it. Workers will receive a review of numerous practical safety training methods to protect themselves and their co-workers.
A discussion of the basic requirements and criteria necessary to produce plans and risk assessments in accordance with the legislation.
Employees will learn what creates asbestos exposure and how we keep it under control. It will include the basic principles of the control limit, fibre release and air monitoring.
The course will conclude with a practical group discussion based on everything they have previously learnt.
Personnel, area decontamination and proper waste-handling procedures.
They will receive thorough knowledge and reviews of non-asbestos hazards that may also affect the work undertaken.
Participants will discover the control measures, including practical theory and sessions with hands-on workshops, so that the candidates may put into practice the techniques learnt.
Non Licenced Asbestos Training is aimed at:
ASTEC Consultants Ltd offers the 12-month UKATA course to those who intend to carry out work on or disturb low-risk asbestos-related materials. It will include the workers themselves, the maintenance staff, supervisors, and those who do the sampling or need a refresher.
Various trades that may require this level of Cat B non-licensed asbestos training include:
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If you require Cat B Non-Licenced Asbestos Training, contact Astec Consultants Ltd for further information on the courses. We offer UKATA training throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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