Hazards

Asbestos waste is hazardous waste, so it cannot go in a household bin, a general skip or a mixed rubbish

Many UK school buildings contain asbestos, most often those built or refurbished before 2000, and it is not a significant risk while undisturbed. Who is the dutyholder for each type of school, what staff should do, what governors should ask, building work in the holidays and what parents can ask.

Who the duty holder is, the six things Regulation 4 requires, which survey you need, and the five most common failures.

The first five minutes, what never to do, why removal is usually the wrong instinct, and how to record a possible exposure.

Asbestos locations by risk level, why the year 2000 matters, and the routine jobs that most often disturb it.

The difference between Category A, B and C asbestos training, which you need, and where UKATA and IATP certification fits in.

The trades and roles covered by Regulation 10, who is exempt, why domestic work carries extra risk, and the consequences of skipping it.

What Category A asbestos awareness training covers, what Regulation 10 requires, where asbestos is found and what it does not permit you to do.