ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

Price: £POA

Course Objectives

The officially certified asbestos awareness training course will raise individuals awareness of the hazards and potential dangers of asbestos exposure.

The properties of asbestos and its effects on health
The types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in buildings and plant
How to avoid the risk of exposure to asbestos
The distinction between licensable work and non-licensed work (notifiable and non-notifiable)
The procedures to follow with the discovery of asbestos containing materials
The general procedures to deal with an emergency, such as an uncontrolled release of asbestos dust into the workplace.

This course is therefore essential for operatives who are responsible for asbestos management within their construction site, building or any other properties. Upon successful completion of this training course candidates will be given an official Asbestos Awareness training certificate. This official UK certification remains valid for one year.

Course Content

What is asbestos?
Health hazards of asbestos
Asbestos in buildings
National legislation regarding the substances
Asbestos waste management
Emergency procedures
Multiple choice question paper
Discuss where asbestos is found and its origins
Highlight the various health hazards posed by asbestos and understand its potential entry routes into the human body
Identify locations and products materials may contain asbestos
Outline all basic occupiers’ responsibilities and duties relating to asbestos

Duration

1/2 Day

Location

On site – Apple Construction Training Centre

Off site – Contact a member of our sales team on 01295 770 789 for any queries

Entry Requirements

The course has set no requirements for candidates the course is aimed at management, but any can join the course for Asbestos Awareness.

Testing

This highly interactive practical and classroom-based course concludes with practical assessment and theory tests, demonstrating the candidate’s full understanding of the training.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this training course candidates will be given an official Asbestos Awareness training certificate. This official UK certification remains valid for one year.

Call our team on 01295 770789 or email info@appleconstructiontraining.co.uk for the main UK locations of our Asbestos Awareness training courses.