This full day seminar will address key concepts for the identification, sampling, assessment and management of asbestos contamination in soil with an emphasis on evaluating the issues from a health risk perspective. Key areas covered in the seminar will include:
- An overview of historical asbestos usage and health risks
- Sources and nature of asbestos contamination in soil
- Health risk assessment of asbestos in soil
- Existing WHS and Environmental regulations and guidelines relating to asbestos in soil
- Soil sampling methodology
- Analysis of bulk samples and soil for asbestos
- Limitations of the sampling and analytical methods
- Assessment of site observations and laboratory results
- Options for the management of asbestos contaminated soil
The seminar will include case studies and a number of practical demonstrations and exercises to reinforce the major learning outcomes.
EVENT DETAILS
24 September | Sydney; 25 September | Melbourne; 26 September | Brisbane; 1 October | Perth; 2 October | Adelaide
COST
Member $350, Non-Member $475
* fees include all day catering
** need to be logged in with AIOH as member to receive member rates
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:30 - 8:50 | Registration; 9:00 - 5:00 | Seminar
Registration
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