Statutory Compliance Training - Asbestos and Water Hygiene - November 2016

18 October 2016

In order to ensure that all schools are familiar with the Statutory Requirements and KCC’s Policy and Procedures in relation to Asbestos and Water Hygiene, Gen 2 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 Road, Gravesend, DA11 0RX:

Asbestos - (am only) - 1 November 2016 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 1 November 2016 - 1pm-3pm

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

Asbestos - (am only) - 31 October 2016 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 31 October 2016 - 1pm-3pm

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

Asbestos - (am only) - 2 November 2016 - 10am-12pm
Water Hygiene - (pm only) - 2 November 2016 - 1pm-3pm

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/Response 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.

The deadline for requesting places is Thursday 27 October 2016.

Contact Details

HR Learning and Development
Email: HRLearning&Development@kent.gov.uk