Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2014, Official Report, column 461W, on asbestos, what training does the responsible person as a duty holder in line with Health and Safety Executive guidance receive in order to perform their duties.

The duty holder works in consultation with specialist contractors who are qualified to carry out any necessary maintenance relating to asbestos.

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, there is a requirement for a competence to undertake this function. As this is very specific legislation, competence would require knowledge, experience and a suitable qualification (BOHS P405) or a combination of two or more of these requirements.

A role-specific bespoke course may be arranged to meet the client's needs provided by a competent body.