This course is designed to inform workers in the construction industry about asbestos, including its uses, health hazards and the safety procedures that should be followed when it is present.
This course is designed to inform workers in the construction industry about asbestos, including its uses, health hazards and the safety procedures that should be followed when it is present.
After successfully completing this course trainees will be able to:
Describe asbestos and its uses in the building industry
Identify common asbestos products used in the building industry
Describe the health hazards of common asbestos products
Identify relevant legislation, codes of practice, and guidelines used to help manage the health hazards of asbestos
Describe safety procedures to follow when asbestos is identified in the building industry including its reporting and isolation
Describe the requirements to remove and dispose of asbestos
VHNZ has over 25 years’ experience in providing NZQA accredited safety training; VHNZ was registered as a Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA in 1998 and have been a Category 1 provider following NZQA EER audits in 2013, 2017 and 2021.
Across VHNZ, there is a profound dedication to developing world class safety training that is engaging, meaningful and successful.
We believe all people have the right to access the tools to achieve their potential and succeed. We take a personal responsibility for our performance and for the achievement of trainees in our care.
We are innovative and responsive to the needs of our trainees, communicate openly and honestly, support and encourage them, share knowledge and ideas, and work collaboratively for their benefit.
What we do
Now with over 100+ staff, 120+ trainers and 110+ courses on offer; we have the capacity and capabilities to deliver nationwide training like no other provider. We know your industry.
All of our trainers have extensive industry experience and have been selected to join the Vertical Horizonz team because of their standout performance within their chosen field.
You’ll learn the theory and gain practical experience entering a confined space on your site and using a gas detector, as well as covering any practical issues you may need to manage. We cover the use of our airline systems and other recovery gear you may need.
Trainees undertaking this course will be provided with the knowledge and skills to operate a forklift safely and competently according to WorkSafe.
Tailored Health and Safety presentations relevant to your workplace such as: Safe Start talks, Manual Handling and Body Awareness, Supporting Mental Health in the workplace and Working Safely with Dusts & Fumes.
The course provides information on core regulatory requirement for effective Asbestos Management, the properties of asbestos and associated health risks.
This course has been structured to help people who are in a role where they need to risk assess or identify hazards.
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