BOHS S301 and IOHA W504 Asbestos and Other Fibres
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S301
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- provide definitions of commonly used toxicological terms;
- describe the main routes by which hazardous substances can enter the body, and the factors which influence their absorption, distribution, storage and elimination;
- describe the main sources of information on hazardous substances and processes;
- describe the main features of the principal target organs affected by hazardous substances at work, and the factors which influence the degree of harm;
- describe the main routes of exposure and toxic and health effects for hazardous substances commonly encountered in the workplace.
- basic interpretation of the results from epidemiological studies
W504
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- describe the composition, nature and properties of asbestos, machine made mineral and other fibres and their historical uses
- describe the health effects of asbestos and other fibrous materials and apply appropriate exposure limits;
- describe the uses of asbestos in buildings and the public health risk that these may pose
- understand the principles of and requirements for asbestos surveys including taking samples and identifying bulk asbestos types by microscopic techniques including relevant safety requirements
- be thoroughly familiar with current good practice in the construction and use of enclosures for asbestos remediation and the use of decontamination units.
- understand all the principles of clearance testing, the requirements for measurement and appropriate techniques for post remediation evaluation;
- conduct air sampling to determine airborne concentrations of asbestos or other fibres in accordance with defined procedures including microscopic counting techniques
- have the ability to advise on all the various techniques for the management of asbestos in buildings in accordance with good practice.
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