Asbestos Awareness allows you to appreciate recent developments in construction legislation, accident causes, costs and reasons for prevention.  You will gain an understanding of the legal system, relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes Codes of Practice and Case Law.  During the training you will conduct risk assessments, monitor health and safety performance, understand best practice in the management of sub-contractors and disseminate information to operatives and sub-contractors.

What You will Learn

• 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/dutyholders 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

Suitable For

This course is ideal for and tailored to the requirements of tradesmen, building contractors and developers who are involved in refurbishment, maintenance, repair and/or demolition.

Duration

Half day