Asbestos Awareness

The Asbestos Awareness course is a 1/2 day  course which trains delegates on awareness of asbestos and its dangers, It does not train you to work with asbestos containing materials.

Completing This Course Will Help You:

• Understand the requirements to prevent the spread of asbestos and control exposure when working with non-licensed asbestos containing materials
• How to deal with the waste generated from undertaking tasks with non-licensed asbestos containing materials
• How to adequately decontaminate after working with non-licensed asbestos containing materials

Course Structure:

• Be aware of the properties of asbestos and its effects on health
• Be familiar with the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos
• Where to obtain information on asbestos in premises prior to commencing work
• What to do if suspicious materials are found
• How to 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
• Know what procedures to follow when coming into unintentional contact with asbestos