Who Should Attend?
This is a mandatory training requirement under Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations for
all those who are exposed or liable to be exposed to Asbestos content material.
This could include:
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Carpenters
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H eating and Ventilation Plumbers
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Engineers
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Maintenance Workers
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Cable Installers (Phone, Computer, Alarms)
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Shop Fitters
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Demolition
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Operatives
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Construction Workers
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Painters and Decorators
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Architects
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Surveyors.
Course Objectives:
Delegates who complete this training will:
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Gain a clearer understanding of the potential ill health effect of exposure to asbestos;
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Be better able to identify areas where asbestos could be found
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Understand the action to take upon discovery;
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Have a greater awareness of the main types of asbestos likely to be found within their workplace;
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Have a greater awareness of many of the products within which asbestos was originally included.
Asbestos Awareness Course Programme:
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History, types and properties of asbestos
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Possible effects on health
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Overview of relevant legislation to include the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
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Locations/identification of possible Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
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Operations that could cause fibre release
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Asbestos Surveys
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Procedures upon discovery
Course certification lasts 1 year and there is a mandatory requirement for annual refresher training. UKATA certification issued.
The UKATA asbestos awareness is a half day course
Fees: £125.00, plus VAT per delegate