In November 2009 the HSE re-launched their "Asbestos - The Hidden Killer" Campaign, info at http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Although asbestos was banned in 2000 its previous use in fireproofing and insulation means it is still present in some 500,000 UK builidings according to the HSE.

Exposure to the substance remains the biggest single cause of work-related deaths in the UK, which the HSE said is likely to peak at around 5,000 per year over the next five years.

Do you and your workforce need to know more?

Our Aim is to ensure that you are more aware of the facts, obligations and best practice around asbestos in the construction industry.

How will we do this? Our expert, Jackie Horsewood, has been operating as a Health & Safety consultant to the private and public sector for many years with particular emphasis in the construction sector.  She will give you a 2 day workshop on the subject of asbestos and how to manage and deal with it. This will include the impact of common responsibilities of risk assessment and CDM Regulations compliance relating to asbestos management. Essentially we will aim to provide you with sufficient knowledge to perform competently.

The interactive workshop, in which you will undertake exercises to underpin the learning, will cover the following topics:

Day 1
    * Asbestos - Legal Background
    * Insurance Issues
    * Asbestos - Its Nature & Causes for Concern
    * HSE Campaign & Enforcement
    * Duty to Manage Asbestos
    * Work Involving Disturbance of Asbestos
    * Employer & Employee Duties

Day 2
    * Legal Requirement for Risk Assessment
    * Enforcement
    * Management of Duties under Regulations
    * Employer's Duty to Assess Risk
    * Involving the Workforce
    * Method Statements & Permits to work
    * CDM (2007) Regualtions - Duties & Implications

The course will be followed up with a ½  day session to your site on a one-to-one basis comprising a visit by Jackie or one of her team during which you can choose to have assistance on:
   1. Working at Height
   2. Control of Plant and Vehicles
   3. Control of Sub Contractors
   4. Lone Working
   5. Risk Assessment