Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos Awareness Course

Course Aim
The asbestos awareness course aims to provide candidates with theoretical training to enable candidates to demonstrate a good level of asbestos awareness in order to protect themselves and those around them from exposure to asbestos.

Who Should Attend
All those involved in the building maintenance / construction trades for example, Electricians, Plumbers, Fitters, Builders, refurbishment contractors etc.

Content of Course
The Asbestos Awareness course we provide includes:
- An introduction to asbestos
- History of asbestos
- Types of asbestos
- Asbestos health risks
- Asbestos usage in buildings
- CITB Video “Asbestos Alert”
- Summary of Control of Asbestos Regulations
- Emergency procedures
- An introduction to asbestos essentials
- Question and answer session

Objectives
By the end of the course, candidates will be able to identify common asbestos products and be aware of their possible presence in buildings. Know how to deal with the identification of asbestos or damaged asbestos products. Carry out their works safely in an areas where asbestos has been identified.

Examination Information
A certificate is provided for all candidates who pass a multiple choice test at the end of the course.

Duration of Course
The course lasts half a day.