Asbestos Awareness Training

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at:

• Alerting workers and managers alike to issues associated with asbestos in the workplace and homes.

• Training workers who are involved in minor asbestos removal work and asbestos related work (e.g. installation or maintenance where asbestos is present) in the identification and safe handling of, and suitable control measures for, asbestos and asbestos containing material (ACM).

• This course is also suitable for the home renovator or project handy-man who may come in contact with asbestos or ACM in their own homes or investment property renovations.

Legislative Requirements

A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that workers engaged by the person, whom the person reasonably believes may be involved in asbestos removal work or in the carrying out of asbestos-related work, are trained in the identification and safe handling of, and suitable control measures for, asbestos and ACM.
 

What will they learn?

This four hour session provides guidance on identifying asbestos containing materials, understanding the risks posed by asbestos and how to manage and work safely in areas where asbestos may be suspected or confirmed.
 

Course Outline

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the risks posed by asbestos.

• Identify potential sources of asbestos in the workplace.

• Understand the WHS legislative requirements regarding asbestos management in the workplace, including availability of an asbestos register.

• Work safely in areas where asbestos and ACM are present.

• Safely handle and dispose of asbestos and ACM.

What will I receive at the conclusion of the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attendance.