Asbestos Awareness

Prerequisites

None

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at employees who may be at risk from exposure to asbestos and their supervisors/managers. It is intended to give the information needed to undertake a successful risk assessment and avoid work that may disturb asbestos.

Course Objectives & Content

On completion of the course, all delegates will be informed in:

• Relevant health and safety legislation
• The properties of asbestos and its effects on health
• The types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos in buildings and plant
• Emergency procedures in the event of accidental exposure
• How to avoid the risk of exposure to asbestos

Certification

All successful candidates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary. 3M will notify you when your certificate is due for renewal.

Standards

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
• ACOP L143
• RIDDOR 2013

Costs

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