Overview
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 10 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees.
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to:
- Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and it’s effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke;
- Be familiar with types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings
and where appropriate items of plant; 
Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos by understanding;
1. Where to obtain information on asbestos in premises prior to commencing
work;
2. What to do if suspicious materials are found;
3. How to use appropriate workplace precautions, including the risk assessment
process, or seek advice on workplace precautions, in respect of the risks of
asbestos;
4. Undertake work activities in a safe manner and without risk to themselves or
others.- Have an awareness of the general legislation in relation to health and safety and asbestos in particular.
- Procedures to be followed when coming into unintentional contact with ACM’s and an understanding of the appropriate emergency arrangements.
Course Agenda
This qualification will cover the following topics: –
- History of asbestos
- Types of asbestos
- Health hazards associated with asbestos
- Products & Materials
- Duty to manage – CAWR 2012
- Asbestos – management options
Assessment
All delegates will be required to sit a short written test. Successful candidates will received a certificate of attendance.
Who Should Attend?
Asbestos awareness training is legally required for anyone who may be exposed to asbestos containing materials during their working activities and those that supervise their work activities. The
training is also useful for anyone requiring a better understanding of the basic elements of asbestos in buildings and is a good "stepping stone" to more in-depth courses.