UKATA Asbestos Awareness - Half Day
Under Regulation 10 “Information, instruction and training” of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, every employer must provide adequate training (which includes information and instruction) to employees who are, or may be, exposed to asbestos at work.
Who should attend?
The UKATA Asbestos Awareness course is suitable for anyone engaged in construction, maintenance, refurbishment, renovation and demolition of property or for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos. It satisfies the current legislation that surrounds asbestos in the work place.
What you will learn
This course will give you all the necessary information about asbestos and detailed instruction on what to do when asbestos is found in the workplace.
Course content
- Types and properties of asbestos
- Health effects of exposure to asbestos
- Uses, identification and location of asbestos
- Asbestos containing material and products
- Legislation and Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
- Risk Assessment
- What work could cause asbestos exposure and the importance of preventing exposure
- How work can be done safely and what equipment is needed
- Emergency procedures
- Decontamination
Course duration
The course is usually held over half a day totalling 4hrs including coffee breaks. The course is either held on client’s premises, and delivered specifically for their employees or, delivered at Bridge Safety and Training premises.
Assessment and certification
Assessment is a 15 question multiple choice assessment paper. Upon successful completion, delegates receive UKATA Asbestos Awareness certification
Support
We are committed to supporting our delegates and promoting a safe working environment therefore, upon successful completion of the course students will be able to access information regarding asbestos related issues from our professionally qualified and experienced staff. We will remind you when your qualification requires updating and inform you on any legislation change that may occur.
For further information or, to book your place on this course
Tel: 0114 249 0312
Mob: 07779 354 252 or 07857 073 459
