Statutory Compliance Training - Asbestos and Water Hygiene

20 January 2017

GEN² who act on behalf of KCC as Managing Agent on all property matters are running a day of statutory compliance training starting with Asbestos in the morning, and Water Hygiene in the afternoon.

The following sessions have been arranged free of charge.

The dates and venues are as follows:

West Kent - Hall - Gravesend AEC, Darnley Rd, Gravesend DA11 0RX

Asbestos - (am only) - 31 January 2017 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 31 January 2017 - 2pm-4pm

Asbestos - (am only) - 15 June 2017 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 15 June 2017 - 2pm-4pm

Mid Kent - SHQ - Lecture Theatre, Sessions House, Maidstone ME14 1XQ

Asbestos - (am only) - 30 January 2017 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 30 January 2017 - 2pm-4pm

Asbestos - (am only) - 13 June 2017 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 13 June 2017 - 2pm-4pm

East Kent - Sittingbourne AEC, College Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 1LF

Asbestos - (am only) - 1 February 2017 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 1 February 2017 - 2pm-4pm

Asbestos - (am only) - 14 June 2017 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 14 June 2017 - 2pm-4pm

Asbestos training will cover the following issues:

  • Asbestos facts and health effects
  • Asbestos regulations (CAR 2012)
  • KCC policy and procedures
  • Management survey process
  • Removal process
  • Emergency/Responsive situations
  • Key points and case studies

Water Hygiene will cover the following points:

  • What is Legionella
  • Legislation (ACOP L8 and HASAW Act 1974)
  • Case Studies
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Risk Assessment Survey Process
  • Training Procedures
  • Water Sampling
  • Escalation Procedure

Places are limited at Gravesend and Sittingbourne. If these become full more sessions will be arranged for a later date and you will be notified in due course.

The outline of the relevant sessions is to make everyone aware of their obligations under the current legislation and will explain how these will be met.

Please note that no refreshments will be provided, however, you are able to purchase food at all venues or in the locality.

New process - reserving your seat

We have put in place a new booking process.

If you would like to book a place on any of the above training dates being offered please complete the booking form (DOC, 312.0 KB) and email to HRLearning&Development@kent.gov.uk - detailing any special requirements you may have.

Please note the following:

  • Completed forms sent to the above email address will be allocated seats. Do not send your requests to any other email addresses
  • There is no charge for this training, however, non attendance or late cancellations, may be charged to your team’s budget
  • Ensure that you have confirmed your place prior to attending training - so that there is a record of your attendance.

Deadline for requesting places is Wednesday 25 January for courses in January/February and Monday 5 June for the courses in June.

Kind Regards

Steve Hamilton
Compliance Manager GEN² Property