P404 - Air Sampling And Clearance Testing Of Asbestos
P404 - Air Sampling And Clearance Testing Of Asbestos
Description
Cost includes BOHS examination fees*
For asbestos removal and remediation projects, an independent asbestos analyst should be employed to conduct a thorough clearance inspection of the site. This is to check that control measures are effective, asbestos materials have been managed accordingly (removed / encapsulated / repaired), and method statements have been followed.
There is also a legal requirement for asbestos analysts to undertake formal training in their role, as outlined in the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012, Regulation 10, and HSG248: Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide (2nd edition, July 2021).
The P404 qualification is the industry standard for asbestos site analysts. It gives you the skills and knowledge required to thoroughly and safely undertake all four stages of the clearance process. It also teaches you how to identify any outstanding asbestos risk on the site, and how to issue a certificate for reoccupation when you are satisfied the site is safe to re-occupy.
Prerequisites
Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of HSG 248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide (July 2021), and in particular Chapter 6: Site clearance and certification. Candidates will also be expected to have prior experience of undertaking clearance testing including air sampling, fibre counting and issuing certificates for reoccupation. 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.
This course also has a pre-requisite that all candidates must have taken the BOHS P403 module - Air Sampling and Fibre Counting (PCM) (P403 and P404 courses with their examinations either run concurrently or as a combined course can be deemed as meeting this requirement)