UKATA Asbestos Awareness

Course Objectives:

The course has been designed to raise awareness and develop the knowledge of site-based employees on the hazards and risks posed by asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within their everyday working environment and to provide an overview of the legislative measures in place to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.

Course Content:

On successful completion of the course delegates should:

• Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health
• Be familiar with types, uses, and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings, and where appropriate, types of plant
• Know how to avoid the risk from asbestos by understanding:
  • Where to obtain information on asbestos in premises prior to commencing work
  • What to do if suspicious materials are found
  • How to use appropriate workplace precautions
  • Undertake work activities in a safe manner
  • Understand unintentional and emergency contact procedures

On successful completion of the course, delegates will be issued with a UKATA Certificate.

Who Should Attend?

This is a hard-hitting reminder for all those who plan or carry out work on or in buildings and estates and follows the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Duration:

½ day