Asbestos Training
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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 require individuals and organisations to undertake mandatory training if they work in specific occupation or may have disturbed the fabrication of any building refurbished before 2000.
To provide an awareness and development of knowledge to site based employees of the
hazards and risks posed by asbestos containing materials (ACMs) within their everyday
working environment and an overview of the legislative measures in place to safeguard
themselves and others affected by work activities.
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Course can be at a training centre or on site dedicated course can be arranged for a maximum of 10 candidates £1000.00 - £1250.00 per course.
On successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to:
Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and its
effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers
who smoke;
Be familiar 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;
Where to obtain information on asbestos in premises prior to commencing
work;
What to do if suspicious materials are found;
How to use appropriate workplace precautions, including the risk assessment
process, or seek advice on workplace precautions, in respect of the risks of
asbestos;
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 ACMs and an
understanding of the appropriate emergency arrangements.
