Statutory Services Compliance Training

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. Property and Infrastructure support 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:

East Kent - Room 209 - Sittingbourne AEC, College Road, Sittingbourne ME10 1LF:

Asbestos (am only) - 5th July 2016 - 10:00am-12:30pm
Water Hygiene (pm only) - 5th July 2016 - 2:00pm-4:30pm

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

Asbestos (am only) - 6th July 2016 - 10:00am-12:30pm
Water Hygiene (pm only) - 6th July 2016 - 2:00pm-4:30pm

West Kent - Hall Gravesend AEC, Darnley Road, Gravesend DA11 0RX:

Asbestos (am only) - 7th July 2016 - 10:00am-12:30pm
Water Hygiene (pm only) - 7th July 2016 - 2:00pm-4:30pm

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 training 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 to 40 persons per session, and 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 for 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 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 Monday 27th June 2016.