All workers who are liable to disturb asbestos during their normal work should be trained so that they can recognise asbestos containing materials and know what to do if they come across them. The training needs to be appropriate for the work and the roles undertaken by individuals. The Awareness training will enable worked to know how to avoid the risks and how to protect yourself
1/2 days
• Introduction – Why the need for Training?
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
• The Control of Asbestos (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
• Harmful aspects of Asbestos
• Where asbestos can be found
• Action on discovery of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)
• Management of ACM Personal
• Protection Equipment to be used with ACM
• Introduction to “Asbestos Essentials” method statements
• Testing - Assessment Sheet & Practical Section
On completion of the above course, candidates will received a Certificate of Attendance from Health and Safety Services (NI) Ltd.
