Launched in November 2009, the HSE's campaign Asbestos: The Hidden Killer continues to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos. The campaign aims to help tradesmen and maintenance workers identify when they might be working with asbestos and what they can do to protect themselves. This year's campaign takes a more personal perspective and gives us insight into the lives of those suffering from asbestos related diseases, it is these personal experiences that vividly illustrate to workers that asbestos risks still exist and it is not an issue only for former tradesmen. 

At Shield we are fully committed to supporting and promoting the latest HSE's asbestos campaigns, through our Asbestos Awareness and Management of Asbestos training courses we ensure that you receive the highest standard of training, which can also be specifically tailored to your working requirements.

As a United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) approved and audited training provider we have the facilities, knowledge and experience to properly undertake your training needs. It is essential that prior to carrying out work on commercial or domestic properties that you are fully aware of dangers associated with breathing in asbestos fibres and that you avoid disturbing it where possible.
Our Asbestos Awareness courses outline the health effects and dangers associated with asbestos, types of asbestos containing materials (ACM's), the location of asbestos within buildings, duty holder's responsibility, managing asbestos, current government legislation, emergency procedures and the role of the asbestos removal company. The Management of Asbestos course should be attended by all managers who hold the responsibility of managing asbestos in their property portfolio, this course builds on elements from the Asbestos Awareness course and includes legislation relating to building management, asbestos removal practices, plans of work and assessment, waste disposal and management, duty to manage, inspection processes and types of surveys.

If you are interested in attending one of our training courses please contact our Training Manager Kevin Staniforth to discuss your requirements on 07841 050495 or email enquiries@shieldenvironmental.co.uk  To learn more about the HSE's Hidden Killer Campaign please follow the link www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller