Faculty of Asbestos Assessment

& Management

BOHS Regional Meeting

28 June 2017

Martin Stear

Chartered Occupational Hygienist

Enough?

SEM found 1 fibre

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Asbestos missed

Safe for reoccupation

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Faculty of Asbestos Assessment & Management

• To pursue excellence for all those who practise the science of asbestos assessment and management

• To establish, develop and maintain standards of competence in asbestos practice for those who are members of FAAM

Faculty of Asbestos Assessment & Management

Asbestos ManagersConsultants

Surveyors

Analysts

Project Managers

Targeted at individuals

Other asbestos professionals

Faculty of Asbestos Assessment & Management

• Be part of a professional network

– View BOHS latest technical publications

– Gain expert industry advice

– Free attendance at BOHS regional meetings

– Access to online forums

– Use of the BOHS online directory

Faculty of Asbestos Assessment & Management

• Career progression & industry recognition

– Access to a professional development programme.

– Participate in the (CPD) scheme

– Entitlement to FAAM’s post-nominal letters

• Keep in touch with the latest industry news

– Regular e-bulletins sharing industry news & faculty updates

– Discounted rates to BOHS events and conferences

– BOHS Exposure Magazine

FAAM Grades of Membership

1) Technician – individual relevant qualifications (entry level)

2) Associate – suite of qualifications

3) Licentiate – Certificate of Competency

4) Member - time served / PEP / professional interview

5) Fellow – time served / contribution to the profession

FAAM Board

1) Martin Stear (WES)

2) Dr Martin Gibson (HSE)

3) Jonathan Grant (Gulley Howard)

4) Colette Willoughby (Asbestos Compliance)

5) Bob Harris (AEC)

6) Garry Burdett (HSL)

7) Jean Prentice

FAAM Launch

1) Launch event - October 2017

2) A series of FAAM sponsored Roadshows – details to follow

Register your interest

Be part of the UK’s first dedicated professional asbestos faculty for individuals