This UKATA Asbestos Awareness Course in person is designed to provide those who work around asbestos or those who would like to know more about asbestos, with the knowledge and insight to protect themselves and others from the risks associated with asbestos.
Asbestos awareness training plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and promoting a safe working environment for those who encounter asbestos. We also do UKATA Asbestos Training Online.
The course teaches the delegates the health risks of asbestos and how to avoid it; through recognising it, understanding potential locations of asbestos containing material and understanding the role of Asbestos Registers. This course does not teach you how to remove or work with asbestos containing materials.
The UKATA approved asbestos course aims to raise workers’ awareness of the potential hazards associated with asbestos. It will educate them on the necessary precautions and procedures to follow when working with this hazardous material.
Participants will gain insights into asbestos properties, its impact on health, and the various types and uses of asbestos-containing materials. The training program covers essential topics to minimize risks and promote risk prevention effectively.
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive the UKATA registered Asbestos Awareness Training Certificate, valid for one year.
Course Outline:
- The properties of Asbestos and its effects on health – (specific attention is paid to the increased chance of lung cancer to those workers who smoke)
- The types used and likely occurrence of Asbestos and ACMs in buildings and plant
- The general procedures to be followed when dealing with an emergency in the event of the uncontrolled release of Asbestos dust in the workplace
- How to avoid the risks from Asbestos
What you’ll learn
- An understanding of what Asbestos is and why it is used
- Where you will find asbestos and what it will look like
- The dangers of working with and around asbestos
- How to prevent workplace risks surrounding asbestos
- Emergency procedures when dealing with asbestos in the workplace
- Details of the legal obligations of the company and the individual
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
It is suitable for novices, intermediates and refreshers.
The course is entirely classroom based so you do not need to bring any equipment.
Once booked please refer to your booking confirmation or joining instructions for full details.
