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Health and Safety: Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos fibres are present in the environment in Great Britain so people are exposed to very low levels of fibres. However, a key factor in the risk of developing an asbestos-related disease is the total number of fibres breathed in. Working on or near damaged asbestos-containing materials or breathing in high levels of asbestos fibres, which may be many hundreds of times that of environmental levels could increase your chances of getting an asbestos-related disease.

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Asbestos Awareness SSH02

Scheduled Training Courses

 19/06/2012  19/07/2012  19/09/2012  19/10/2012  19/11/2012  19/12/2012

This Training course can also be run on request as a One to One or a Classroom Booking.

Overview

Course Introduction
Asbestos awareness training is essential for employees whose work holds the potential to expose them to asbestos. Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (CAR 2006) puts a requirement on employers to ensure that their staff have undergone suitable asbestos awareness training so that they are aware of the potential dangers they may face and also the procedures they must follow in the event they are working in the vicinity of asbestos containing materials (ACMs). Compliance with CAR 2006 is now a legal requirement. Failure to comply can prevent gaining new contracts and may incur and a fine.

Who Should Attend Asbestos Awareness Training?

  • General Maintenance Staff
  • Electricians, Plumbers & Gas Fitters
  • Painters & Decorators
  • Construction & Demolition Workers
  • Joiners, Plasterers and Roofers
  • Computing & Ventilation Engineers
  • Architects & Building Surveyors
  • Fire & Burglar Alarm Installers
Benefits From Attending The Training
It is estimated that over two-million workplaces contain asbestos, which remains the single biggest cause of work related deaths in the UK. This course enables those responsible for the building, repair and maintenance of commercial properties to identify and deal with asbestos, and meet their legal ‘Duty to Manage’.

Course Contents
  • Properties of asbestos and its effects on health
  • Types of products containing asbestos
  • How exposure can occur and preventative controls
  • Safe working practices and control measures
  • Emergency procedures
  • Appropriate PPE
Duration: Half Day
Course Code: SSH02

Related Courses:
  • IOSH Managing Safely | Duration: 4 days | Code: SSH06
  • Confined Space Awareness | Duration: half day | Code: SSH03
  • Manual Handling | Duration: half day | Code: SSH07
*BESPOKE COURSE | Course Duration, Level & Duration: Depends On Content & Individuals

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Half Day Course

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