Asbestos Awareness

The one-day course is intended to ensure that duty holders are able to comply with the full range of responsibilities
detailed in the regulations in a practical and cost effective manner.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand current general legislation.
Participants will know where asbestos is likely to be located in different types of premises, know what
precautions they need to take to protect themselves and others when completing the identification process,
know the range of methods to record the locations of asbestos. Give participants understanding of the
requirements of Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations.

Course content
Legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations.
Asbestos types
Health problems
Steps to determine the location and condition of the materials likely to contain asbestos
Recording the locations and conditions of asbestos in premises
Monitor and review the arrangements in place
Prepare and implement a plan to manage the asbestos.
Use and limitations of respiratory and personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment
Not applicable

Who should attend
This course is suitable for persons who have to manage operations involving potential contact with asbestos
containing materials.
Max Delegate Number 12 persons.