Asbestos Management in Schools (In Person)

Please note this training is run by Hertfordshire County Council and VAT is not added to these bookings.

This training also has different booking conditions from the HFL Education terms and conditions: bookings cancelled within four weeks of the course date will be charged at full price (unless a replacement is found) - bookings will be charged at full rate for non-attendees.

About this course

This course will cover the essential information required for the effective management of asbestos in schools.

With practical advice on the management of asbestos remaining within schools and expected documentation enabling attendees to act as an asbestos authorising officer for the school.

Content includes: 

• Locations and type of regulations and types of asbestos containing material used in schools
• HSE and DfE expectations, HCC policy and guidance
• Asbestos management surveys – understanding your data
• The importance of asbestos management plans
• Permission to work process
• Visual inspections
• Incident management 

Learning Outcomes

• be able to implement effective and practical management of asbestos in their workplace including the permission to work procedure, annual inspections and reporting asbestos related incidents.
• understand their role and responsibilities in relation to managing asbestos where it remains in situ be aware of where to look for further information and advice;
• be able to act as an authorising officer for the school and complete the permission to work log