Description
Both of these courses are face-to-face, classroom-based. If you require the online version of asbestos awareness instead, please click here.
Asbestos Package Info
This course package is designed for candidates who require both Asbestos Awareness and Category B: Non-Licensed Works training. The Asbestos Awareness course aims to raise awareness of where Asbestos is found, what the different types of Asbestos are and the implications of working with Asbestos. The Non-Licensed Asbestos course aims to enable individuals to carry out Non-Licensed and notifiable Non-Licensed work with Asbestos legally.
Who should attend the course?
The package is designed for anyone who may come into contact with Asbestos during their day-to-day work, including those with direct responsibility for working with or removing non-licensed asbestos materials, such as roofers, painters, plumbers, electricians, construction workers, demolition operatives, maintenance workers, plasterers and more.
Course Overview
Asbestos Awareness
- What is Asbestos?
- Asbestos in Buildings
- Identifying the 3 Main Types of Asbestos
- Health Effects Of Asbestos
- Understanding the Increased Risk for Smokers Working with Asbestos
- Legislation, Including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Asbestos Removal Regulations
- Asbestos Protection
Category B: Non-Licensed Works
- What to do if You Uncover or Damage Materials that may Contain Asbestos
- Using a Class H Vacuum
- Wetting Asbestos Materials
- Personal Protective Equipment when Working with Asbestos
- Using Damp Rags to Clean Surfaces of Minor Asbestos Contamination
- Personal Decontamination
- Disposal of Asbestos Waste
- Risk Assessments
- Management & Demolition Surveys
- Emergency Procedures
- Legislation
Duration
1 day
Awarding Body/Certification
IATP Asbestos Awareness (Category A) & IATP Asbestos Category B: Non-Licensed Works
