P401 - Identification Of Asbestos In Bulk Samples
P401 - Identification Of Asbestos In Bulk Samples
Description
Cost includes BOHS examination fees*
Asbestos bulk analysis plays a key role helping to identify asbestos in materials, to allow asbestos in buildings to be effectively detected and managed in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012, Regulation 4. P401 – Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples by PLM gives analysts the knowledge and skills required to safely analyse bulk samples containing asbestos, identifying the specific asbestos component(s) as required in CAR 2012, Regulation 5.
The requirement to be formally trained in asbestos analysis work is outlined in HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (2nd edition, July 2021), which states that any workers who are liable to be exposed to asbestos should be sufficiently trained in their area of asbestos work, to ensure they are not put at risk when working with asbestos. CAR 2012, Regulation 21 also states that all persons who analyse materials must be proven competent within an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory, and this qualification is a step towards proving competence.
Prerequisites
Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of HSG 248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide (July 2021), and in particular Appendix 2: Determination of asbestos in bulk materials. Candidates will preferably have prior experience of analysing bulk samples and may already be participating in a quality control scheme.
In addition, candidates are expected to have had training to cover the core competencies outlined within the foundation material detailed within Table A9.1 of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide (July 2021). This may be achieved by In -house learning or through the P400 foundation module.