UKATA Registered Asbestos Awareness Training specifically for historic objects and historic buildings.
Kadec are the only UK company with this standard of registration to provide this specialist field of asbestos awareness training, which is specifically designed for your historic objects' or historic buildings' needs.
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Specialist courses for historic objects and buildings
Independently Designed not generic training
Over 20 years’ experience with historic collections and buildings.
Specialist historic asbestos awareness training for museums and the heritage sector
Our one-of-a-kind, specific and bespoke Asbestos Awareness Training Course are designed and presented using our over 20 years’ experience in working with Historic Objects; Collections; Museums and Heritage Sector focused, means we can tailor our courses to meet your specific needs. Our courses are designed for professionals and collections care personnel working in museums, listed buildings, historical buildings, conservators, collection teams and persons responsible for precious artefacts and buildings where asbestos may be present.
Who should attend Asbestos Awareness Training
Regulation 10 of CAR 2012 requires everyone liable to be exposed to asbestos, including supervisors, to have Asbestos Awareness Training.
The following activities were identified by Senior Museum Collections Care staff, as tasks that are liable to expose staff to asbestos fibres when working with historic objects:
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Cleaning & Conserving
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Dismantling & Assembling
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Object Restorations
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Handling Objects
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Moving Objects
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Packing & Unpacking Objects
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Inspecting & Examining
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Object Audits
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Photographing Objects
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Objects in Operation
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Objects in Storage
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Objects on Display
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Object Acquisitions
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Object Disposals
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Object Loans In
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Object Loans Out
Cast model of a T-rex skull confirmed as containing asbestos
Keeping You Compliant
Our asbestos awareness training is specifically developed for professionals working with historic buildings, museums, heritage sites and collections where asbestos may be present. We provide tailored guidance for museum staff, collections care teams, conservators, architects, surveyors, duty holders, senior managers, maintenance personnel, contractors and specialist trades. The training helps participants understand where asbestos may be encountered during cleaning, conservation, restoration, handling, inspection, movement, storage, display and other collection-related activities. With over 20 years of experience in historic environments, Kadec provides practical, relevant training designed around the specific risks associated with your role and working environment.
What to expect from our Asbestos Awareness Training Course
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Understanding Asbestos and the different fibre types
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Exposure to asbestos and the health effects of exposure
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Where you are likely to find Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs)
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Summary of the Control of Asbestos Regulations, 2012
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How to avoid exposure to asbestos and emergency procedures
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Written multiple-choice examination and close
Frequently asked questions
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly! It’s good to know that may understanding was correct – I guess that demonstrated the quality of my Asbestos Awareness Training Instructor!
- Ian Brown - National Museum of Flight
I have found the professionalism of the staff plus the service and documents of a high standard. I have no problem recommending them to other businesses.
- Nick Kay - Southend University Hospital
Get started with asbestos awareness training today
Call today to arrange a tailored training session for your museum or heritage team.
