Setting up for asbestos removal refresher

Competence Framework / Occupation

Asbestos

Duration

3 hours

Purpose/ scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the training content specified by the health and safety executive (HSE) in the control of asbestos regulations 2012 for operatives doing licensed work with asbestos

Scope:

• the operations which could result in asbestos exposure and the importance of preventive controls to minimise exposure
• safe work practices, control measures, and protective equipment including
  • an explanation of how the correct use of control measures
  • protective equipment and work methods can reduce the risks from asbestos
  • limit exposure to workers
  • limit the spread of asbestos fibres outside the work area
• the importance of following the procedures, controls and preventative measures set out in the plan of work and risk assessment
• the maintenance of control measures including where relevant, enclosures and negative pressure equipment
• procedures for recording, reporting and correcting defects in control measures, protective equipment and work methods
• decontamination procedures, particularly within enclosures, airlocks (including bag locks) and hygiene units
• site set-up including
  • marking out the work area
  • setting up barriers
  • transit routes and waste storage area
  • pre-cleaning
  • sealing sources of potential leaks
• construction and layout of the enclosure including
  • negative pressure units
  • viewing panels and airlocks
  • positioning of decontamination units
  • air management
  • leak testing
• site clean-up and clearance procedures, including the certificate of reoccupation arrangements
• emergency procedures, including general procedures such as the uncontrolled release of asbestos fibres into the workplace or outbreak of fire
• knowledge of the plan of work in relation of the design of the enclosure
• setting up the DCU
• the need of a pre-clean (PPE) including RPE
• the types of enclosures
• airlocks & baglocks
• correct location of NPU
• consumables & materials
• plant & plant specifications: - BS8520
• testing the enclosure: - smoke tests, supervisor’s checks and analyst leak testing

Learner pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 3 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation

the following practical equipment must be available during the training course:

• a fully functioning decontamination unit (including functioning hot shower, disposable towels, nail brush, shower gel)
• personal protective equipment (PPE) - (coveralls, disposable underwear, transit shoes)
• respiratory protective equipment (RPE) - (full-face and ori-nasal RPE kits)
• equipment and materials for enclosure construction (staplers, tape, spray glue, polythene, craft knives, timber frames, airlock frames, vision panels, signage, negative pressure unit, smoke machine, preliminary decontamination equipment)
• equipment for controlled removal techniques (installed simulated lagged pipe, installed simulated AIB ceiling tiles / panels (horizontal and vertical), type-‘H’ vacuum cleaner, safe access equipment, waste bags, multi-needle wet strip injection machine)

the class size and delegate/trainer ratio must not be more that 6:1 to allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes

the following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• classroom and demonstration and practise

the following elements of training must be delivered using demonstration and practice utilising the practical equipment detailed above:

• construction of enclosures, airlocks and achieving sufficient numbers of air changes within the enclosure

this standard is predominantly practical training

this standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level

Assessment

Formal assessment

for the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria

where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%

Quality assurance

Assured

quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard

approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis

they will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 13 months

Buffer/ grace period

4 months

Classification 

Mandatory Renewal

Working Group Approval date 

June 2019

Review cycle

On request or 60 months (5 years) from approval date

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The learner will be able to:

• minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing and removing licensed asbestos enclosure or containment areas
• state the activities which could result in asbestos exposure and the importance of controls to prevent exposure
• recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures
• state how safe work practices, control measures and protective equipment can reduce exposure to asbestos and prevent spread of asbestos outside the work area
• work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area
• state the requirements for the maintenance of control measures, including enclosures and negative pressure equipment
• describe the procedures for recording, reporting and correcting defects in control measures, protective equipment and work methods
• interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing and removing licensed asbestos enclosure or containment areas
• know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing and removing licensed asbestos enclosure or containment areas
• select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources
• maintain safe working practices
• follow organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work
• describe the process of site set-up including
  • marking out the work area
  • setting up barriers
  • transit routes and waste storage areas
  • pre-cleaning
  • sealing sources of potential leaks
  • construction and layout of the enclosure including
  • negative pressure units
  • viewing panels and airlocks
  • positioning of decontamination units
  • air management
  • leak testing
• outline emergency procedures including the uncontrolled release of asbestos fibres into the workplace or outbreak of fire

Additional information about this standard

Refresher/renewal training: may be required as the result of an employer TNA and should be delivered under the asbestos licenced operative refresher training standard

• ACAD (asbestos control and abatement division)
• HSE (health and safety executive)
• NFDC (national federation of demolition contractors)
• UKATA (UK asbestos training association)
• IATP (independent asbestos training providers)
• BOHS (British occupational hygiene society)
• RSPH (royal society for public health)

• level 2 NVQ diploma in removal of hazardous waste (licensed asbestos)