Asbestos Awareness

The Astutis Asbestos Awareness course provides guidance on the protection of employees, contractors and members of the public affected by asbestos products. It covers premises, plant and equipment which may contact asbestos products.

Asbestos can have an effect on contractors and members of the public as well as employees. Asbestos Awareness will teach your staff how to safely dispose of asbestos, creating a safer environment for all. A commitment to health and safety best practice will enhance your reputation amongst potential customers/clients, regulators, insurers and stakeholders.

Our Asbestos Awareness course is suitable for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos through day-to-day activities, including supervisors, employees and contractors.

Asbestos can have an effect on contractors and members of the public as well as employees. Asbestos Awareness will teach your staff how to safely dispose of asbestos, creating a safer environment for all. A commitment to health and safety best practice will enhance your reputation amongst potential customers/clients, regulators, insurers and stakeholders.

Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires employers to ensure:

“Employees are given adequate information, instruction and training to those that are liable to be exposed to asbestos”. This course will make sure you are meeting your legal obligations, avoiding prosecution.

Syllabus:

• Unit 1
  • Outline the properties, risks and its effects on health of asbestos exposure
  • Describe the types and properties of asbestos minerals. The risks to and effects of health caused by exposure to asbestos. Increased risks from smoking. General epidemiology and statistics.
• Unit 2
  • Have a general knowledge of the types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and ACMs in buildings and plants
  • Outline the types of asbestos. Explain where asbestos and ACMs can be typically found within buildings. Describe the main reasons for the use of asbestos materials.
• Unit 3
  • How to avoid the risks from asbestos
  • Describe the risks of fibre release from asbestos coatings, insulation, asbestos insulating board, asbestos cement and other asbestos-containing materials. Demonstrate an awareness of how they would find information about the presence of asbestos before starting work. Explain the general emergency arrangements in the event that asbestos or ACMs are discovered.
• Unit 4
  • Outline of legislation relating to asbestos
  • Understand in simple terms where asbestos legislation fits in the wider context of health and safety legislation. Outline of the legislation governing asbestos and work with asbestos, particularly regulations 5 and 6 of CAR. Outline the basic framework (Regulation 4) for managing ACMs.