Asbestos Awareness
Our Asbestos Awareness course covers all areas of asbestos awareness and is designed for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work. Most commonly, that includes builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other building related and maintenance trades.
Asbestos Awareness
Our Asbestos Awareness course covers all areas of asbestos awareness and is designed for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work. Most commonly, that includes builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other building related and maintenance trades.
Level
Foundation
Course duration
Half day
Accredited By
Opex HSE Services
Price Per Person
£65pp (+VAT)
Course Overview
Our Asbestos Awareness Training course is designed to educate learners in the hazards associated with asbestos, the health risks it poses, and the necessary safety measures to handle asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) safely. This course is essential for workers in construction, maintenance, and any industry where asbestos exposure is a potential risk.
Upon successful completion of the course learners will receive a certificate of completion, valid for one year, demonstrating their knowledge and awareness of asbestos safety practices. We also offer this as an online course at just £35 + VAT.
Who Should Attend?
- Construction workers (Electricians/plumbers/fitters etc)
- Maintenance personnel
- Personnel undertaking demolition and building refurbishment
- Facility managers
- Health and safety officers
- Any personnel who may come into contact with asbestos
What will I learn:
- Introduction to Asbestos – Definition and history of asbestos use and types of asbestos and their properties
- Understanding the Health Risks – Diseases caused by asbestos exposure (asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer) and latency periods and risk factors
- Asbestos Identification – Common locations and uses of asbestos in buildings and products, visual identification techniques and use of sampling and laboratory analysis
- Understanding the relevant regulations, guidance and approved codes of practice including employer and employee responsibilities under the law
- Understanding Asbestos Management – Best practices for managing ACMs, control measures to minimize exposure and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- Understanding Emergency Procedures – Steps to take in the event of accidental disturbance of asbestos, decontamination procedures, incident reporting protocols
Upcoming Course Dates
Please enquire for details of forthcoming training dates and options for in-house training
Also see below for e-learning options
Accredited E-Learning
Limited time or availability? Why not try our accredited e-learning options and suggested further learning:
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