Asbestos Awareness
Overview
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been
a popular building material since the 1950s. It is used as an
insulator (to keep in heat and keep out cold), has good fire
protection properties and protects against corrosion.
Because asbestos is often mixed with another material, it's hard
to know if you're working with it or not. But, if you work in a
building built before the year 2000, it's likely that some parts of
the building will contain asbestos.
Asbestos is found in many products used in buildings, including
ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, boilers and sprayed coatings.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/what-is-asbestos.htm
Terry will give his presentation based on years of experience
and knowledge he has gained throughout his career.
What's in it for me
How well do you think you understand the nature of asbestos?
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge. Don't worry you can't
pass or fail, but you might find that some of the facts about
asbestos are surprising.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/facts-start.htm
Who should attend?
All health and safety practitioners.
Speakers
Name Terry Quarmby
What you need to know
Venue - Martletts Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex,
RH15 9NN
Branch Meetings are held at 19:00 with refreshments available
from 18:30
For further information please contact the Branch Secretary
Neville Barker