On its own, does such an on-line resource constitute "refresher training" or merely an opportunity to confirm retention of prior learning? I believe the ACoP associated with Reg 10 is looking for more than this via a varied topical annual programme.

CAR Reg10 ACoP is quite specific Ray, stating that the refresher should not be a repeat of that initial training. Para 147 of L143 (source acknowledged as HSE): 'Refresher training should be given at least every year and should be appropriate to the role undertaken. Those persons who require only awareness training could have refresher training as part of other health and safety updates. Employers should identify the specific training needs of their employees so that the refresher training can be appropriately tailored. It should not be a repeat of the initial training.' Guidance with this section goes on to state: Refresher training should include reviewing where things have gone wrong and sharing good practice. Paragraph 139 is also relevant: 'All training should be provided by someone who is competent to do so, who has had adequate personal practical experience and who has a theoretical knowledge of all relevant aspects of the work being carried out by the employer.' This suggests to me that the people best placed to deliver this are most likely in-house, and that acceptable formats would include toolbox talks and the like?

Sorry for the late reply but why don’t you have a look at the Safe Contractor guidance notes for Asbestos awareness training. Regards Joe

AA training needs to be repeated annually, however this camn be done by way of a TBT and a brief overview of what your conpany requirements are. 1/2 hour?

Indeed Ray, and brings me back to one of my continuing soap box issues, that the way to effective compliance is via proper diligence by the commissioning client, and that this is a key message to get across by all of us advising employers with responsibility for property. I personally don't think this issue is given sufficient publicity or attention by the HSE in their web pages or guidance. In fairness, the HSE have put significant resource into asbestos topics, roadshows etc. over the last few years, but the message doesn't seem to be consistently reaching the SME contractor.

Sorry, I meant to include this link regarding the earlier post... http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-w-01sww10.htm Gerry

Just to let you know. A company has just been prosecuted in Portsmouth for failing to give their emplyees Asbestos Awareness Training under Regulation 10 of CAR2006.

Leslie Thanks for that additional info, I would be interested to read about the case. I suspect that many RAs do not include asbestos related risks because they are generic, cut and pasted from one document to another. As a rule many RAs are very poor in quality and often miss specific hazards associated with the work. RAs are often nothing more than 'paper safety'.

Hi All Just to make my request a little clearer, the reason behind the question is that all staff have undertaken a 1/2 day asbestos awareness course within the last 12 months and we will need to start to roll out the refresher training, the reason behind the online course is based not only on the need to not have to bring all staff back to the HO who are spread far and wide over the London Boroughs and beyond, but these staff also have a great deal of experience in the issues regarding Asbestos and are fully aware of the Company procedure regarding asbestos, so I do not want it to be another re-run of the initial training but do not want it too watered down that it serves no purpose, therefore small reminder on the right areas plus what is required in the regs would be ideal. Please note that this is not driven by trying to cut cost but ideally want to get the right balance between the two, also all staff will have full training on a 5 yearly cycle unless there are any changes that require more HO training Regard PR

Sorry forgot to include my email. s.zeigler@virgin.net