I will return to my favourite drum - without previous knowledge and experience of the work I think this is a risky option to undertake. Look at regulation 10 once again and I think you will see the root of my case!! Presuming that these people are not simply providing the annual refresher update training!! This again has the vague odour of how do I do this training as cheaply and time efficiently as possible with a passing nod at the requirements of the syllabus

I would also welcome any information on this subject. We utilise staff who may encounter asbestos and require the competence only to identify and report back. Thanks Brian

ijmatin The requirement is to train for those who could foreseeably encounter and not simply for those intending to work - the latter is a separate syllabus. Intial training in awareness needs to fulfill the syllabus and is refreshed fully roughly every three years. Intermediate refresher training could be tool box talk type information. But even so training should be given by competent persons concerninhg asbestos and its hazards. Good training providers can readily adapt to the needs of a specific company It is not simply a matter of training a trainer - it is one of competence. Competent means sufficient knowledge, skills, ability, training and experience as a minimum in the field of asbestos management and control. You may in fact be placing yourself beyond the scope of your PI insurance if you do not clearly state to your clients that their intention is unwise unless they can provide individuals who are already competent for asbestos work. Competent Trainer in constrruction does not necessarily equal competent trainer for asbestos work. Your clients have clearly not understood the reality of the work before them and what the regulations are asking. Bob