Asbestos Awareness

The course consists of 1 days training to include theory training.

• Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke
• Be familiar with the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and where appropriate items of plant
• Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos by understanding
• Where to obtain information on asbestos in premises prior to commencing work
• What to do if suspicious materials are found
• How to use appropriate workplace precautions, including the risk assessment process, or seek advice on workplace precautions, in respect of the risks of asbestos
• Undertake work activities in a safe manner and without risk to themselves or others
• Have an awareness of the key aspects of the asbestos regulations and how they fit into the broader context of health and safety legislation
• Procedures to be followed when coming into unintentional contact with ACM’s and an understanding of the appropriate emergency arrangements.

• Good understanding of spoken and written English
• Over the age of 16.