Asbestos Awareness

Course Format: Video/Interactive

Course Duration: 30/60 Minutes

Overview

The Asbestos course will provide the trainee with information about why asbestos is a health hazard and the main risks associated with asbestos.

Who is it for?

• New Employees
• Managers
• Construction Workers
• Engineers and Contractors

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the trainee will be able to recognise the different types of asbestos and identify risks and hazards related to asbestos.

Areas Covered

Introduciton

• Definition and types of asbestos
• History of asbestos
• Uses of asbestos
• Risks and Hazards
• Asbestos regulations

Control Measures

• Asbestos in your workplace
• Causes of disturbance
• Control measures, signs and symbols
• Registers
• Asbestos drawings
• Asbestos removal

Risk Assessment

• Asbestos surveys
• Asbestos identification
• Risk assessment
• Best practices
• Emergency procedures