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Asbestos Awareness

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Asbestos Awareness


The dangers of asbestos are well known. Asbestos can be a killer if fibres become airborne and are inhaled. This course gives delegates the knowledge to know what to do if asbestos is identified within their working environment.


  • Duration:3 Hours
  • Pricing:Please contact us for a competitive quotation

  • Certification:Upon successful completion of the course, each employee/ operative will receive certification in compliance with CAWR 2006 Regulation 10 plus a detailed booklet.

  • The course meets the expectations of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. It is suitable for employees that could become exposed to asbestos within their working environment. This includes tradesmen, building contractors and developers who are involved in refurbishment, maintenance, repair and/or demolition.

    The course is valid for one year.

    • Introduction to asbestos – nature and origin
    • Types of asbestos
    • Properties and benefits (use of asbestos)
    • Health hazards
    • Possible locations of asbestos in buildings
    • Current legislation and guidance
    • Legal limitations on work liable to disturb asbestos
    • Working safely/duty-holder’s responsibilities
    • Safe working in areas where asbestos is present
    • Safe and correct use of RPE/PPE (personal protective equipment)
    • Decontamination
    • Emergency procedures/accidental damage/general procedures
    • Self-assessment test
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