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The Asbestos Duty Holder Proficiency Certificate P407
Aims and objectives of this course:
To provide a practical guide and adequate knowledge using HSE guidance document HSG 227 and ACoP L127 to enable the delegate to implement procedures in line with current legislation to fulfill the role of the Duty Holder as defined by Regulation 4 of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.
The course content:
1. Asbestos, the historical use’s, types and characteristics.
2. Overview of the health effects of exposure.
3. Types, risks and locations of ACM’s in buildings.
4. Legislative requirements on the non-domestic building owner;
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- The Duty to Manage Regulation 4 CAR 2006 and ACoP L127
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
5. Implications of common parts of the domestic premises.
6. Developing an asbestos management strategy
7. Planning surveys.
8. The survey report.
9. Material assessments (MDHS 100).
10. Priority assessments (HSG 227).
11. Management options for control of risks.
12. Case study - The Duty to Manage
Course examination.
Each delegate who attends the course will be assessed as follows:
1. A 1 hour multi choice question paper - pass mark 50%
The examination will be independently marked by an approved external organisation.
Course length.
It is envisaged this course would be run over either 1 or 2 days depending upon the clients existing levels of knowledge or qualifications in asbestos management or awareness.
Successful completion of the above will lead to the issue of:
‘The Asbestos Duty Holder Proficiency Certificate’
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