Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos is the single biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK.

Asbestos fibres are always present in the environment in the UK, so people are exposed to very low levels. However, a key factor in the risk of developing an asbestos-related disease is the total number of fibres inhaled. Working on or near damaged asbestos-containing materials and breathing in high levels of asbestos fibres, which may be many hundreds of times that of environmental levels, could increase the chance of getting an asbestos-related disease.

When asbestos fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases which are responsible for around 4,000 deaths a year. The four main diseases caused by asbestos are: mesothelioma (which is always fatal); lung cancer (almost always fatal); asbestosis (not always fatal, but can be very debilitating); and diffuse pleural thickening (not fatal).

Remember, these diseases will not affect you immediately, but later on in life - so it is necessary to protect yourself or your employees now to guard against an asbestos-related disease in the future. It is also important to remember that smokers who are also exposed to asbestos fibres are at a much greater risk of developing lung cancer.

This occupational health and safety training course enables those responsible for the building, repair and maintenance of commercial properties and facilities management to identify and deal with asbestos and meet their legal duty to manage the risks.

Who should attend?

Those who work in building management, in the construction industry and those who work with facilities-type contracts, or within facilities functions. It is also a good introduction for those responsible for the management of contractors and tradesmen involved in building and maintenance.

What are the learning outcomes?

The ability to identify types of asbestos, their likely locations, and their properties when associated with health conditions
An understanding the requirements of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations
Be given an overview of methods for monitoring asbestos
Be introduced to the process of an asbestos risk assessment and thoroughly investigate practical controls for asbestos safety.

Course content:

Asbestos health risks
Legislative requirements
Dealing with asbestos
Emergency procedures.

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Course outline:

Also available to download: Asbestos Awareness (PDF 72kb)

Course objectives:
The aim of this occupational safety training course is to develop delegates’ awareness of asbestos. By the end of the training session delegates should be able to:

Identify the different types of asbestos and their properties
Identify the health risks associated with asbestos
Identify where asbestos is commonly found
Identify practical controls for asbestos safety
Outline the requirements of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations.

Who should attend?
The occupational safety training course is intended for those working in building management, the construction industry, and those who work with facilities-type contracts or within facilities functions.

Delegates should be familiar with existing HSE guidance.

Course content:

Identifying asbestos
Asbestos health risks
Legislative requirements
Dealing with asbestos
Emergency procedures.

Qualification:
All delegates successfully completing the course in full will be awarded a RoSPA certificate of training.

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Related information:

The Occupational Safety [Occupational Safety] section of the website has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of safety at work, in addition to details of our current campaigns, resources, conferences and affiliated groups.

Call: +44 (0)121 248 2233 (Birmingham) +44 (0)131 449 9378 (Edinburgh) Email: training@rospa.com

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