Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos awareness, where asbestos may be and the potential of exposure, is important for many individuals.

This asbestos awareness training course is for those with a direct or indirect responsibility for the management of buildings, including asbestos managers and facility managers. Also, for those who may come across asbestos as part of their day-to-day work; such as plumbers, roofers, shop fitters, electricians, decorators, heating engineers, and more

‘Asbestos still kills around 5,000 workers each year in the UK, this is more than the number of people killed on the road. Around 20 tradesman die each week as a result of past exposure.’ – Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Awareness could help reduce the number of deaths from asbestos, as although the use of asbestos containing materials was banned in the UK in 1999, it is estimated that over two-million workplaces still contain asbestos.

Content

The course covers: what asbestos is, health effects of asbestos, asbestos in buildings, legislation and the asbestos removal process.

This general awareness will enable those responsible for the building, repair and maintenance of commercial properties to identify and know how to deal with asbestos, and meet their legal 'Duty to Manage'.

Duration

This course will be delivered as a two and a half hour webinar.

Fees

The webinar is free of charge