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Asbestos Awareness Training

Who should attend General maintenance staff; electricians; plumbers; gas fitters; painters and decorators; joiners; plasterers; demolition workers; construction workers; roofers; heating and ventilation engineers; telecommunications engineers; fire and burglar alarm installers; computer installers; architects, building surveyors and other such professionals; shop fitters.
Why you should attend Every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related disease. If you carry out work on a building that was built or refurbished before the year 2000, you could have been exposed to asbestos, without even knowing it. Asbestos is a hidden killer. So now's the time to get clued up on the facts, so that you, your workmates, your friends and family are protected.
What you will learn
  • How to protect yourself from an asbestos-related illness
  • To know what to do if you suspect asbestos might be present
Course content
  • The properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including its interaction with smoking
  • The types of products or materials likely to contain asbestos
  • The operations which could result in asbestos exposure and the importance of preventive controls to minimise exposure
  • Managers Responsibilities
  • Role of Asbestos Surveys
  • Safe work practices, control measures and protective equipment
  • The purpose, choice, limitations, proper use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
  • Emergency procedures and medical examination
  • How to maintain effective hygiene
  • Control limits and air monitoring
Assessment Multiple Choice Examination to show understanding
Venue Carlton House, Yaxley, Peterborough
Cost £99 plus VAT
What’s included Certificate to show potential clients that you know what you are doing, bacon/sausage sandwich breakfast
Course duration ½ day
Recommended pre-requisites None
Recommended follow-up courses Asbestos Non-Licensed

 

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