11th July 2005, 10:41 AM
Whilst working for unit last year everyone employed had to go on an asbestos training day thingy - taught you about how to recognise it (very difficult!), what prescautions to take (e.g. masks, gloves) and what nasty things can happen to you. Was personally impressed cos only working with unit on temporary basis at time albeit in pre-1980s buildings, but everyone was obligied to go. Would recommend for every unit, especially those dealing with industrial/ building surveys etc. Worrying thing is how hard it is to actually recognise the stuff!