Events,Seminars, Courses & Workshops
The CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) will be hosting a presentation by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) on 21st February in Knutsford.
As part of their CPD (Continuing Professional Development) workshops, attendees will have a chance to participate in discussion and to network with other industry professionals.
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Events,Seminars, Courses & Workshops
Are you asbestos-aware? You may know that exposure to asbestos fibres leads to deadly diseases like mesothelioma – but what should you do if you ecounter asbestos materials?
There are various types or levels of asbestos training, available. Visit the HSE site to learn more about which type best suits you.
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The HSE will be demonstrating their Asbestos Vocational Learning Package on 20th December in Dundee.
The aim of the talk is “To encourage local lecturers to take up and use HSEs online learning package as an effective means to teach their present and future students about the dangers of working with asbestos. Primarily aimed at trades apprentices in the 16 – 19 age group.”
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WWT (Working Well Together) and the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) will be holding a mock trial on 14th December at the York Law School, University of York.
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. What, then, happens when something goes wrong and an employee becomes injured?
This mock trial will examine a case in which the HSE has brought charges against an injured employees’ employer (in this example, a scaffolding business) and the managing director.
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Seminars, Courses & Workshops,Video
If you’ve not yet registered for a free asbestos-awareness training course – there’s still time!
Find one in your area.
Why should you consider an asbestos-awareness course?
In the UK, it is illegal to remove asbestos-containing materials without a license. You can read about a few examples of some of the legal issues associated with asbestos disruption and exposure here and here.
Legal concerns are not the only (nor the most important) reason to take an asbestos-awareness course. What may seem like brief or insignificant exposure to asbestos fibres can actually cause irreparable damage to your health. It is the leading cause of mesothelioma; a form of cancer that cannot be reversed.
Take a moment to read about the experiences of these electricians, joiners, plumbers and other tradesmen who all worked with asbestos materials at some point in their careers. Though asbestos is no longer used in new structures, buildings erected up until the year 2000 may contain asbestos, so the risk of exposure is still very much present for younger tradespeople. “This isn’t just an old man’s story”:
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Working Well Together is hosting a half-day event in Newport on 16th November.
The event aims to “…provide self-employed builders and small construction companies with practical help and advice on how to protect their health.”
From noise to skin protection to dealing with dangerous fumes – the event covers a range of aspects of construction workplace safety. Industry and safety professionals will be on-hand offering advice and answering questions.
You can take a look at the programme here (.pdf)
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Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material used primarily as fire-proofing and insulation in most buildings erected or renovated between the 1950s and 1980s, though any building erected before the year 2000 could contain some form of asbestos.
If left undisturbed, asbestos is harmless. It is only when moved or damaged that fibres are released into the air. Unfortunately, to the untrained eye, it’s not easy to spot. It can be found in a number of places, including:
Ceiling and floor tiles
Insulating boards
Pipe insulation
Cement roof sheeting
Spray-coating
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