Aimed at:
All General Tradesmen. Electricians, Plumbers, Cablers, Painters and Decorators etc., Supervisors, Foremen, Managers and Directors who are responsible for works being carried out where there is possibility of Asbestos being present.
Course Overview
This half day course is to provide detailed information on asbestos awareness and guidance about the introduction of new duties to manage Asbestos in the Control of Asbestos regulations 2002 as amended 2006.
4,000 people are going to die this year in the UK from Asbestos Related Diseases. HSE advises that these numbers will not peak until 2015-2020.
Benefits
To give advise and awareness of the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACM) in day to day scenarios. Groups are limited to 8-10 persons.
Coverage
- Asbestos facts
- Types of Asbestos
- Exposure to Asbestos
- Health Risks
- Main types of Asbestos material
- Possible locations of Asbestos
- Legislation
- Working with Asbestos
- Asbestos Removal
- Waste Disposal
Information is underpinned by DVD’s and group discussions and handouts.
The course is run on a half a day basis from 0930 to 1230.
A certificate of attendance is awarded at completion.