Asbestos Awareness - ½ day training session £60

Introduction

Half day training course for anyone exposed to asbestos

Certification

In house certificate supplied by Zenith Learning and signed by course tutor and Chartered Health and Safety practicioner

Who should attend

It is aimed at those who have some experience of working with asbestos and who may have attended previous courses and now need to be updated on legislation and safe working practices.

Course Outcome

To provide guidance on working within asbestos and to ensure employees have a clear understanding of the dangers associated to exposure

Course Syllabus

Topic areas covered :

• New Asbestos Legislation
• Different types of asbestos
• This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)
• Duty to Manager
• Enforcement
• Licensed removal
• PPE
• Respiratory equipment
• Training
• Exposure limits
• Emergency procedures and first aid
• Test at end of training session to check knowledge and understanding

Employee need to know questions:

• What is asbestos - why is it problem?
• Are you sure that you don't come in to contact with asbestos?
• When are you mostly at risk?
• What can you do to protect yourself?
• What should those in charge of the job do?
• What does the law require?
• How do I deal with asbestos waste?
• Where can I find out more information?

Test at end of training session to check knowledge and understanding