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Asbestos Awareness

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The course is aimed at personnel who may in connection with their normal duties come into contact with materials which may contain asbestos.

It is also appropriate for supervisory / management personnel as an introduction to the subject.
Aims
To provide an understanding of the health effects associated with asbestos materials To provide an understanding of the health effects associated with asbestos materials
To provide the attendees with an appreciation of the new legislation To provide the attendees with an appreciation of the new legislation
To enhance the awareness of employees in relation to asbestos containing materials To enhance the awareness of employees in relation to asbestos containing materials
Learning Objectives
On completion of the training successful candidates should be able to:
Identify typical products & materials that contain asbestos. Identify typical products & materials that contain asbestos.
Understand the health hazards associated with asbestos. Understand the health hazards associated with asbestos.
Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
The course includes sessions on:
History of asbestos. History of asbestos
Types of asbestos. Types of asbestos
Health hazards associated with asbestos. Health hazards associated with asbestos
Products & Materials
Duty to manage - CAWR 2006
Asbestos - management options
Course assessment - identifying asbestos products

Length:
3.5 hours
Venue:
In-house or at a suitable local venue
No. of Attendees:
Maximum of 12