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Asbestos 1 Day Awareness - 1 day - UK Wide - Open and Bespoke

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Asbestos Course Aims & Objectives

Asbestos Awareness training is required to be given to employees whose work exposes them to asbestos environments.

Suitability

Essential for all employees whose work could expose them to asbestos, i.e. all demolition, refurbishment workers, maintenance and allied trades.

Duration 1 Day

Dates please call 0800 783 0757

Maximum of 10 students per course

Syllabus

The properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke.
The types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and ACMs in buildings and plant.
The general procedures to be followed to deal with an emergency, for example an uncontrolled release of asbestos dust into the workplace.
How to avoid the risks from asbestos, e.g. building work. No employee should carry out work which disturbs the fabric of a building unless the employer has confirmed that ACMs are not present.
The current framework of asbestos legislation
Management of asbestos in buildings

Notes

Comprehensive notes will be given to all students who attend the course.

Certification

On satisfactory completion of the course a certificate of competance will be issued that will be valid for three years.

Venue UK Wide

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