Objectives
Information, instruction and training for asbestos awareness is intended to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work which could disturb the fabric of a building, or other item which might contain asbestos.Content
- Legislation and guidance
- Asbestos hazards and risks
- Asbestos risk management
- Everyone’s role in reducing risks
- Where asbestos materials can be found
- Procedures for dealing with unexpected situations
- The properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of developing lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke
- The types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and asbestos materials in buildings and plant
- The general procedures to deal with an emergency, eg an uncontrolled release of asbestos dust into the workplace
- How to avoid the risk of exposure to asbestos
Course Duration / Other Info
In particular, it should be given to those workers in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades where it is foreseeable that ACMs may become exposed during their work. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Demolition workers
- Construction workers
- General maintenance staff
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Gas fitters
- Painters and decorators
- Joiners
- Shop fitters
- Plasterers
- Roofers
- Heating and ventilation engineers
- Telecommunication engineers
- Computer and data installers
- Fire and burglar alarm installers
- Architects, building surveyors and other such professionals
Qualifications / Certification
UKATA approved certificate valid for one year