ASBESTOS AWARENESS
Asbestos Awareness (CAT A)
This basic asbestos awareness course is aimed at all employees who are at risk of coming into contact with asbestos containing materials during their usual work activities.
It covers the risks associated with asbestos, identification of asbestos containing materials, and duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
SWSC are members of the Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP).
Work with Asbestos Containing Material (CAT B)
Category B: Who Should Attend?
The course is designed for persons who carry out construction/demolition activities & who’s work could involve the disturbance or removal of non-licensable asbestos containing materials (ACMs).
Content:
Our working with Non-Licensed Asbestos Training covers the following topics;
Our working with Non-Licensed Asbestos Training covers the following topics;
Introduction to asbestos
Legislation & codes of practice
Selection care & use of PPE & RPE
Information relating to face-fit testing
Prevention & reduction of exposure of employees to asbestos fibres
Asbestos types & uses
Control limits & air monitoring
Emergency procedures
Hygiene & decontamination procedures
Health affects of asbestos exposure
Safe working practices (Asbestos Essentials)
Waste handling & disposal
Other workplace hazards
For information on course dates, please click here and for booking information, please contact our offices to talk to one of our training advisors on 029 2062 8763.
