Duration:
Half Days
Attendance of the course should provide attendants with the skills to identify the possible location of asbestos together with knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for persons who undertake construction activities and need an understanding of the possible location of asbestos-based products and action to take in the event of their discovery.
Content:
Asbestos – The problem
- Why is Asbestos dangerous?
- What does Asbestos do?
- What are the risks from asbestos and how does it get into the body?
- The problems with the fibres
- The Health and Safety Executive video – How are you today?
Legislation Requirements
- The control of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 (as amended)
- The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
- The Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983 (as amended 1998)
Recognition of Asbestos and Asbestos based materials
- Where Asbestos may be found
Working safely with Asbestos Cement
- Planning and preparation
- Work Methods
- Cleaning weathered Asbestos Cement
- Asbestos fibres in cement
Decontamination and Cleaning
- Procedures to be followed
Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Respiratory equipment
- Other personal protective equipment
Training Method:
Tutorials and continuous assessments.
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