Asbestos Awareness
Asbestos Awareness
Asbestos is probably the most dangerous building material ever used. Every year thousands of people fall ill and die because of exposure to asbestos and it was widely used by the construction industry right up until the year 2000. It is a legal requirement to provide all employees who may come into contact with Asbestos Containing Materials with the relevant training.
This course aims to provide delegates with an understanding and appreciation of the legal and practical requirements to protect themselves, their employees and visitors from the risks associated with asbestos on their premises
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will have an understanding of:
- Types and properties of asbestos
- Health effects of exposure to asbestos
- Uses and likely occurrences of asbestos
- Identification and location of asbestos in buildings
- Asbestos-containing materials and products
- Legislative guidance on asbestos and related legislation
- Duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises
Who will benefit from attending?
The course will be of particular interest to those working with asbestos or those with a direct or indirect responsibility for the management of asbestos in the workplace.
