Asbestos Awareness

This course offers 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.

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, and carry out their work safely in areas where asbestos has been identified. Suitable for those involved in the building maintenance/construction trades, for example: electricians, plumbers, fitters, builders, refurbishment contractors, etc

The course we provide includes:
• An introduction to asbestos
• Control of Asbestos Regulations
• Asbestos usage in buildings
• Asbestos Health Risks
• Video – ‘Mesothelioma’
• An introduction to asbestos essentials
• Practical advice for planning works
• Question and answer session

2 hour course delivered through the virtual classroom. Face to face delivery available upon
request. CATCH Skills certificate will be awarded upon completion.