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iKBBI co-develops industry training for life-saving asbestos awareness

The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers has announced a new training initiative for its members relating to life saving asbestos awareness specifically for kitchen, bedroom and bathroom installers.

Working with the Hertfordshire based training provider Asbestos Training , the iKBBI has commissioned a bespoke online course specifically aimed at installers of kitchens & bathrooms. This simple online course is a bolt-on module to the iKBBI's Asbestos Awareness e-learning programme, which has been uniquely tailored to KBB installers and will result in an industry recognised qualification from UKATA (United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association) and the certification of Asbestos Awareness training.

Speaking on behalf of the training provider Asbestos Training Limited, Jacqui Royall, Training Manager said: "Our online Asbestos Awareness course is incredibly straightforward and has already been used by tens of thousands of people in the workplace from the self employed worker through to very large organisations, to ensure that they are fully aware of the risks as well as being compliant with current regulations.

"This e-learning course will provide the all-important awareness that satisfies the legal requirement for tradespeople likely to come across asbestos during thecourse of their work, and what to do should that happen. We're delighted to have created an additional, bolt on element, which is KBB-specific, and are proud to be associated with the iKBBI. We are very keen to support the institute's work and look forward to a long and successful relationship as a supply chain partner."

iKBBI Director of Operations Claire Walters commented on the new relationship by saying: "We're pleased to be working with the leading training provider on such an important topic. Asbestos-related disease is responsible for thousands of deaths in the UK each year, so awareness in this area is absolutely vital for our members and the communities they serve."

iKBBI Patron Stephen Metcalfe MP (pictured) commented on the initiative by saying: "Asbestos awareness is clearly an important subject, as is the health and wellbeing of tradespeople and their customers. The iKBBI has worked hard with the training provider to deliver a simple, yet highly effective solution that is relevant to the institute's industry - a UK first I believe."

The iKBBI is also working with its sponsors at UK Special Risks - the specialist insurance provider for the KBB industry. Also pictured, managing director Martin Bell commented by saying: "Asbestos awareness is essential as insurance protection. We've been working with the iKBBI, a selection of its retail partners and members, with policies that provide maximum protection. Most insurance cover does not include this asbestos element of protection, but our tailormade policies do. Our policies will compliment the awareness training by providing important cover should asbestos be discovered whilst on site."

Image: Pictured from left: Rt.Hon.Stephen Metcalfe MP (iKBBI Patron), Jacqui Royall (Training Manager at Asbestos Training Limited), Damian Walters (iKBBI Founder), Russell Elphick (iKBBI Member) & Martin Bell (MD at UK Special Risks - iKBBI Sponsor)

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23rd May 2014