STILL KILLS DON T COMPROMISE THERE S A NEED FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TO MINIMISE THE RISK

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1 SBESTOS STILL KILLS THERE S A NEED FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TO MINIMISE THE RISK DON T COMPROMISE Learn to recognise, evaluate and control the risk with BOHS qualifications and training. WE RE SETTING THE STANDARDS

2 ASBESTOS THE S Asbestos still kills around 5000 workers each year. * Around 20 tradesmen die each week as a result of past exposure to Asbestos. * Asbestos is still a problem today it can be present in buildings constructed or refurbished up to the year * * Source: BOHS qualifications are widely acknowledged as the gold standard in learning to recognise, evaluate and control risk.

3 ASBESTOS STILL Chartered KILLS WHY CHOOSE BOHS ASBESTOS QUALIFICATIONS? Society BOHS is the only occupational hygiene organisation with a Royal Charter. The Royal Charter, granted in April 2013, recognises BOHS unique and pre-eminent role as the leading authority in occupational disease prevention. Royal Charters are rarely granted, and are only available to professional bodies or charities with a long standing record of achievement. In order to obtain chartered status, the professional body must represent a unique field of activity which is not covered by other professional bodies, and at least 75% of the corporate members should be qualified to first degree level. In addition to the recognition of achievement in its field, the Royal Charter also means that BOHS is the only occupational hygiene organisation to offer the opportunity to achieve Chartered Occupational Hygiene* status through its professional development route. WE RE SETTING THE STANDARDS * Chartered Occupational Hygiene status can be achieved via a number of routes and is dependent on specific Occupational Hygiene qualification criteria. For further information please contact or qualifications@bohs.org

4 WE RE SETTING THE STANDARDS Industry Standard The BOHS P400 series of qualifications in asbestos are industry-leading, and are recognised by the HSE and UKAS. Widely acknowledged as the gold standard, they give professionals the competitive edge: holders of BOHS asbestos qualifications have proven their ability to provide sound authoritative advice on the identification of health hazards and the adequacy of controls in the working environment. Additionally, the qualifications are protected by trademark to BOHS. International Leadership in Asbestos BOHS and its members have been providing national and international leadership on protection against asbestos since the 1960s. They have published methods of asbestos dust control, and produced an exposure standard for chrysotile. BOHS-published research papers have been fundamental in quantifying the risks of asbestos, and lie behind many of the measurement methods adopted worldwide. The Society also produced codes of practice on clearance testing and bulk sampling, whilst its competency standards form the basis of current requirements for surveyors, analysts, laboratory staff and managers. BOHS is the leading UK awarding body for qualifications in occupational hygiene. The BOHS Faculty of Occupational Hygiene sets, develops and maintains the professional standards of occupational hygienists. Internationally recognised, BOHS is the only UK-based examining board for qualifications in occupational hygiene. BOHS facilitates access to a global network of Approved Training Providers, and presents the opportunity to achieve valuable qualifications to enhance career progression. Over 45,000 BOHS asbestos qualifications have been undertaken to date.

5 WHAT ARE THE BOHS ASBESTOS QUALIFICATIONS? UK Proficiency Modules (P) For technicians working in specialist fields of health and safety in the UK, who need to demonstrate a level of proficiency in carrying out the area of work covered by the Module. P401 Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples (PLM) International Occupational Hygiene Modules (W) The international training scheme and qualifications framework, developed by the Occupational Hygiene Training Association, which sets the standards for occupational hygiene training across the world. P402 Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings W504 Asbestos and Other Fibres P403 P404 P405 Asbestos Fibre Counting (PCM) Air Sampling of Asbestos and MMMF and Requirements for a Certificate of Reoccupation Following Clearance of Asbestos Management of Asbestos in Buildings ADVANCED MODULES P407 Managing Asbestos in Premises, the Duty Holder Requirements Professional Qualifications The BOHS Certificate of Competence (CoC) is a professional qualification in an individual subject, for candidates who wish to demonstrate their competence in a specific field by developing a higher level of knowledge and skills. Qualification criteria for a CoC is dependent on the completion of the relevant P or W modules, along with a personal learning portfolio (where required) followed by an oral examination. P401 - P405 ; W504 P408 P409 P410 P411 Identification of Asbestos in Soils (PLM)* Strategies and Sampling of Soils for Asbestos* Inspection of Soils following Asbestos Remediation* Management of Asbestos Projects by the Analyst* Awareness Courses Asbestos Awareness Course Note: this course does not lead to a BOHS qualification. * In development BREATHE FREELY For more information and access to a full list of courses visit

6 ASBESTOS STILL KILLS WE RE SETTING THE STANDARDS DON T COMPROMISE TAKE A BOHS QUALIFICATION AND HELP TO MINIMISE THE RISK Widely acknowledged by staff, clients and professional bodies alike as the highest recognised qualification in the asbestos industry, in both analytical and asbestos removal sectors. Aaron Dodd Head of Quality & Technical Services Redhill Analysts Ltd WE RE SETTING THE STANDARDS BREATHE FREELY For more information and access to a full list of courses visit