Asbestos Awareness Training is a half day course and can be delivered either at Bemac Training’s Premises or on site.
Overview: The ‘Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations’ state that businesses have specific duties to identify, assess and control the risk of asbestos materials. With an estimated 3000 different types of asbestos products installed in up to 75% of all workplaces in the UK, you are likely to require specialist assistance with this undertaking.
The aim of the Asbestos Awareness Training is to increase general awareness of asbestos within the working environment among construction operatives, craft workers and supervisors.
Assessment will be by means of a short questionnaire at the end of the course.
Content:
• History of asbestos
• Why asbestos is dangerous
• Where asbestos is found – types and uses
• The health risks and effects of asbestos exposure
• Types of asbestos fibres
• Legislation
• Practical steps to reduce risk of exposure
• Practical procedures
• Emergency procedures
This course is CITB approved and each trainee will receive a certificate of attendance on completion
Next available courses:
Please call Bemac for next available course dates