Remediation, waste management and risk communication Webinar
This is the third and final webinar in the series which will include updates on relevant developments since the publication of CIRIA C733 in 2014. This webinar will provide regulators and practitioners with currently recognised good practice relating to remediation, waste and perception issues including available remediation options, waste management complications and the importance of risk communication.
When
6 April 2016
12.30 - 14.30 (Webinar log in opens at Noon)
Background
Asbestos is collective term for a group of fibrous silicate minerals (5
amphiboles and 1 serpentine), which are toxic and known to cause serious
illnesses. The main concerns in relation to asbestos in soils and made
ground are likely to be cancers of the lung, particularly mesothelioma.
For many decades asbestos was widely used in a plethora of building
materials in the UK, including concrete products, fire-proofing and
thermal and noise insulation materials. Currently in the UK, around
2000-3000 people die of asbestos-related disease every year due to
historic exposures to airborne asbestos fibres. However, poor demolition
and disposal practices, and other anthropogenic processes have resulted
in asbestos often being present in the soils and made ground,
particularly on brownfield sites.
CIRIA published the first UK good practice guidance on risk assessment
and management for asbestos-containing soils in 2014. This series of
webinar will add value to this guidance (C733) as it will help the
construction industry to keep up-to-date with this rapidly emerging
issue, which is currently resulting in significant costs and time delays
on a large number of sites.
This is the last of the 3 lunchtime webinars on topics relating to
asbestos-containingnig soils, which will also include updates on
relevant developments since the publication of CIRIA C733 Asbestos in
soil and made ground: a guide to understanding and managing risks in
2014. These webinars will provide regulators and practitioners with
currently recognised good practice relating to:
- The measurement of asbestos in soil (Webinar 1)
- Investigating and assessing asbestos in soil - including
estimating cumulative exposures and quantitative dose response modelling
(Webinar 2)
- Remediation, waste and perception issues – including available
remediation options, waste management complications and the importance
of risk communication (Webinar 3).
Why attend
This webinar will:
- highlight the limited remediation options available to deal with asbestos-containing soils
- explain some of the considerations involved in selecting an appropriate approach
- examine some of the waste-related issues involved with the transport and disposal of asbestos-containing soils
- discuss the importance of risk communication at sites were asbestos is identified in soils.
Programme
12.00 Webinar open to be logged on
12.30 Asbestos in the news
An overview of high profile cases that have driven awareness of asbestos in soil and environmental exposure to asbestos fibres: Court cases; Mr Fluffy (Australia); Libby Mountain (USA).
12.45 Remediation
- Remediation of asbestos: capping, encapsulation, destruction
- Remediation of asbestos and other contaminants: capping, pre treatment, encapsulation, destruction
- Anticipate the unexpected
- Prevention is better than cure
- Design with Verification in mind
13.30 Waste classification
Specific issues relating to Asbestos and waste classification will be discussed together with the importance of understanding other contaminants of concern within the soil and driver to classifying the waste.
13.45 Risk communication
- Why so important
- When to do this?
- How to develop a strategy
- Tips during implementation
14.00 The new CIRIA Site Guide
- The role of the site guide
- Who is the guide intended for?
- Preparing to use the site guide
- Using the site guide
14.15 Questions and discussion
14.25 Summary and look forward
14.30 Close
Speakers
Paul Nathanial/Richard Odgen/Joanne Kwan
Who should attend
Clients, Contactors, Consultants, LAs and Regulators
When
23 March 2016
12.30 - 14.30 (Webinar log in opens at Noon)
Fees
Free for LACL and BRMF members
£70+VAT for non members
Booking
If you are unable to book online contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300. Your completed booking form can be returned by post or email to Patrick Williams.