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“Training in asbestos awareness is intended to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid any works that may disturb asbestos during any normal work which could disturb the fabric of a building, or other item which might contain asbestos.” hse.gov.uk
Who is it for?
This may include, but is not limited to: -
- General maintenance workers
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Joiners
- Painters and decorators
- Plasterers
- Construction workers
- Roofers
- Shop fitters
- Gas fitters
- Heating and ventilation engineers
- Demolition workers
- Telecommunication engineers
- Fire/burglar alarm installers
- Computer and data installers
- Architects
- Building surveyors
How is the training delivered?
The Asbestos Awareness training can be accessed online or through a computer to each person at their desktop or laptop or other device.
This online training can be completed at the person’s own pace as progress is recorded and can be returned to later.
By training in this way, the costs of training are reduced but the desired awareness are still achieved as well as compliance with the organisation’s legal responsibilities.
Course Summary
The Asbestos Awareness course from First Response (First Aid) Ltd helps managers employees and ‘duty holders’ meet the requirements of the ‘Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012’ and the need to train those who may be at risk from accidental exposures to asbestos.
The module covers the essential information to raise managers and employees awareness in line with the guidance from the Health and Safety Executive including:
1. Introduction
2. Harm to the body from exposure to ACMs
3. Typical uses of asbestos in the past
4. Where ACMs can be found
5. Precautions and emergency procedures
6. Duty to manage ACMs
7. End assessment and certificate
Training certificates can be printed once the course is completed and the assessment successfully passed.
A certificate shows the individual has undertaken training and can be kept as part of an individual’s training record.
This eLearning course is IOSH Approved and CPD Certified.
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