‘The Hidden Killer’ 

You may have heard the radio advertisements stating that 400 people per week are affected by asbestos related diseases. Asbestosis and mesothelioma being the most serious. 

Asbestos awareness training is required to be given to employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos. In particular, it should be given to all demolition workers and those workers in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades where it is foreseeable that their work will disturb the fabric of the building because asbestos products may become exposed during their work. Exemption from this requirement would apply only where the employer can demonstrate that work will only be carried out in or on buildings free of this.

Asbestos awareness training is not training to work with any forms of asbestos. It is likely to form the first part of training for work with asbestos, but on its own it is does not meet the legal requirements laid down under Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. (Asbestos contractors License)

 Purpose

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, Regulation 10 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees.

Category 3 Asbestos Awareness Training covers this. 

This certification will assist employers in meeting this requirement by explaining;

• the properties of asbestos and its effects on the health of individuals,
• the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos and ACMs in buildings and plant,
• the general procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency and how to avoid the risks from ACMs. 

Course Objective

To provide an awareness and development of knowledge to site based employees of the hazards and risks posed by asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) within their everyday

working environment and an overview of the legislative measures in place to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.

Upon successful completion of this course candidates shall receive a certificate.

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