This webinar designed specifically for property managers, facilities managers, building and estate managers. This session will provide crucial insights into the ongoing issue of asbestos in residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings and the importance of awareness and management strategies to ensure tenant safety and compliance with regulations.
Training Course Content
- What is Asbestos? An overview of asbestos, its common uses in residential properties, and the potential health risks associated with exposure.
- Current Statistics and Impact: Despite widespread knowledge of its dangers, asbestos still affects thousands of people each year. In the UK, asbestos-related diseases cause around 5,000 deaths annually, including conditions such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
- Asbestos remains present in many older buildings across the UK, posing a potential risk to residents and workers.
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Understanding the legal responsibilities for property and facilities management professionals regarding asbestos identification, management, and disclosure, including compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and associated regulations.
- Best Practices for Asbestos Management: Practical steps for identifying potential asbestos-containing materials, assessing risks, and implementing recognised control measures.
- Resources and Support: Guidance on where to find additional resources, support services, and professional help to manage asbestos safely.
Intended For
This webinar is a must-attend for anyone involved in the management of buildings and who may be coming into contact with Asbestos.
Fees
| Membership level | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | £35.00 |
| Non Members | £60.00 |