Asbestos Awareness

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Duration: ½ Day
Who Should Attend: Those who undertake construction activities and need an understanding of the possible location of asbestos based products and action to be taken in the event of a discovery.
Objectives: Understanding of the hazards and risks of working with materials containing asbestos. Reducing the risks and providing a safe place of work.

Content:

  • Asbestos the problem
  • Legislative requirements
  • Recognition of asbestos & asbestos based materials
  • Working safely with asbestos cement
  • Decontamination & cleaning
  • Selection and use of PPE
  • Possible locations

Additional Information:
A theory test at the end of the training completes the session and a pass is required for the issue of a certificate.