Asbestos Awareness

Awareness

Course Details

This course provides awareness of and knowledge of the hazards and risks posed by asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).

It also gives an overview of the legislative measures in place to permit employees to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.

The history of asbestos.
Asbestos types, properties, and risks.
The health effects of exposure.
The types uses and risks of ACMs in buildings.
Common products and locations.
Emergency procedures.
Legislation, CAR 2012, ACOPS, HSG.

Course Duration

½ Day Course.

Maximum of 10 candidates for UKATA accreditation.

Assessment

Delegates will be assessed by a multiple-choice assessment that requires an 80% pass mark.

Certification will be provided on successful completion of the training and is valid for one year.

UKATA requires those with this certificate to attend annual refresher training.

Accreditation

Crestmoor Training (in-house certification).

OR

UKATA.

Things to know

This training course is designed to provide delegates with an understanding of asbestos only. It will not provide information on how to carry out any work with asbestos.

This course can be combined with the Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative course for a full qualification. Contact our team for more information.

We deliver this training at our Centre in Wincanton, but we can also deliver the course at your site, if you are able to meet the off-site training requirements.