tersus the asbestos specialists

BOHS Approved International Training Provider

The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) have recently approved Tersus Consultancy Ltd. to be a course provider for their International Module W504 - Asbestos and other fibres. 

The course which is based upon the UK Module of the S301 - Asbestos and other fibres, employs a differenet examination style. Candidates are tested by completing 40 short answer questions in 100 minutes and, are required to sucessfully complete a Formative Practical Assessment looking at bulk sampling techniques and also assessing fibre concentration in the atmosphere.

Should you require further information on the above holding or studying the above course then please contact: Chris Shenfield - Group Training Manager - 07825 186 422.   

Asbestos Removal Operative and Supervisor Training

After many years of training surveyors, analysts and building managers Tersus Consultancy Ltd. now offer that same high standard of training for those who remove, or supervise the removal of asbestos-containing materials.

Training for New Operatives (3 days) and New Supervisors (3 days) can be provided at a suitable facility near your workplace based upon a sufficient number of course attendants being available.

Operative Refreseher (1 day) and Supervisor Refresher (1 day) training again can be provided at a suitable facility near your workplace, based upon a sufficient number of attendants being available, or at our dedicated training centre in Rainham in Essex. 

Tersus only train small group numbers which means much greater interaction and attention to training needs when compared to being part of a 'standard course' offered by other training providers.

In addition, courses can also be developed to incoporate a company's specifc procedures - thus avoiding confusion.

Quality training means qaulity staff helping to protect your License.

Should you wish to discuss any of the above training then please contact :

Chris Shenfield on 01708 555 705 or 07825 185 422.

HSE Launch 'Hidden Killer' Campaign

November 2009 sees the HSE launch of its 'Hidden Killer' campaign. This follows the success of a similar campaign run earlier in the year derived in part by the use of of radio segments which relate real life stories of tradesmen that have been affected by exposure to asbestos.

Supported by leaflets and guidance the campagn hopes to bring to a halt the still rising number of deaths within the UK due to expsoure to asbestos within buidlings.

TERSUS delivers UKATA regsitered Asbestos Awareness Training courses countrywide to tradesman, supervisors and managers alike. The course is designed to raise the understanding of the use and of the threat possed by asbestos in buildings and thus to help protect building occupants and workers. 

In addition TERSUS Consultancy Ltd. offers asbestos testing and surveying services through their UK wide network of offices.