Overview

Around 5,000 people die per year of asbestos related diseases.

Workers can easily be exposed without knowing it – either from their own activities or work tasks undertaken by other people and buildings built before the year 2000 commonly used asbestos in a variety of materials, including floors, walls, ceilings, insulation, electrical products.

And, it’s very easy to unwittingly disturb these lethal fibres. A wide range of routine maintenance tasks that are apparently low risk can easily release asbestos fibres. For example, simply drilling or sanding a surface can make the fibres airborne.

This 3 hour course provides a comprehensive introduction to the dangers of working with asbestos, ensuring staff are appropriately trained in order to work safely.

The information covered in this course is presented at an awareness level for anyone who needs to understand what asbestos is and what is generally required in law.

It does not cover the legal requirements to carry out work with asbestos.

For more information regarding working with Asbestos contact us or see our: ‘Level 2 – NVQ Diploma In Removal Of Hazardous Waste (Asbestos)’.

Content

Upon completion of the course learners will have an understanding of and be able to:

• Identify the properties of asbestos and outline the history of its use
• Outline the health effects of asbestos
• Outline the types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in buildings and plant
• Identify the main statutory provisions that relate to asbestos
• Know the correct procedures to follow in an emergency
• Know how to avoid the risks of asbestos

For more information or to inquire about our other Bournemouth construction training, visit our website, call us on 01202 681525 or email us [email protected].

Cancellation and Refunds

Our courses have limited spaces, so we respectfully ask that you give us as much notice as possible if you need to cancel your place. Please be advised that cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Cancellations made up to 48 hours before the start of the course will receive a full refund for the course fees.

Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded. This includes situations where the client is a no-show. By purchasing your place on our course, you are agreeing to these terms.