Asbestos Awareness
The duration of this course is approx 1-2 hrs. It addresses the underpinning knowledge in the Model Code of Practice - How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace.
Course Overview
Part 1: Asbestos and your Health
- What is Asbestos
- Health Effects
- Asbestos In Vehicles
- Uses and Location of Asbestos
Part 2: Legal Obligations
- General Duty of Care
- Duty of Care and Asbestos
- Code of Practice
- Asbestos Register
- Notification To Workers
- Waste Removal and Disposal
- Prohibition of Work
- Duty To Identify
- Equipment Restrictions
- Duty To Train
- Location of Asbestos
- Asbestos Management Plan
- Demolition and Refurbishment
- Clearance Inspection
- Asbestos Levels
- Licences
Part 3: Asbestos Risk Management
- Risk Management and Asbestos
- Controlling Asbestos Risks
- Air Monitoring
- Health Surveillance
- PPE
- Respirators
- Disturbing Asbestos
- Preparation for Maintenance
- Tools
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Decontamination
- Clearance Inspections and Monitoring
- Waste Removal and Disposal
- Warning Signs and Labels
- Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Procedures When Discovering Asbestos
- Emergency Containment Measures
Why Inscope?
- No risk at all - pay when you finish
- Certificate issued on completion
- Flexibility - do your theory online
- Absolutely no paperwork
Support and Services
- Pleural Mesothelioma Center provides free information on asbestos and the diseases it causes.