Asbestos Awareness Training

Course overview

This course which complies with HSE requirements is a form of training suitable for all employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos (Regulation 10 - control of Asbestos At Work Regulations 2006).

Who should attend

All employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos (Regulation 10 - Control of Asbestos At Work Regulations 2006).

Number of Delegates: Maximum 12

Duration: Half Day

Course content:

Introduction to asbestos - nature and origin
Types of asbestos
Properties and benefits (use of asbestos)
Health hazards
Possible locations of asbestos in buildings
Current legislation and guidance
Legal limitations on work liable to disturb asbestos
Working safely/duty holders responsibilities
Safe working in areas where asbestos is present
Safe and correct use of RPE/PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Decontamination
Emergency procedures / accidental damage/general procedures
Self assessment test.

Final qualification

Upon completion of the course, each successful delegate will receive a in-house certificate, valid for 1 year.