Who is the course for?

Regulation 10 of the CAWR 2006 (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006) places a duty to ensure asbestos awareness training is given to employees whose work could foreseeable expose them to asbestos. In particular, it should be given to demolition workers and those workers in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades where it is foreseeable that there work will disturb the fabric of the building because ACMs (Asbestos Containing Materials) may become exposed during their work.

Course content:

What is Asbestos? Where it comes from types and uses

The health effects of different asbestos materials

Where it is found and how to identify it (typical uses)

Legislation and guidance

Working safely with asbestos materials

ASK – Asbestos Register, Show Awareness, Know you are Safe

Course Duration:

Half day session. (3hr) CPD

What is provided:

Course notes, Tea/Coffee with biscuits.

How the course is taught:

We use a mixture of methods so that the session is practical, informative and interactive.

Outcome of the course:

You will be issued with a certificate and given course notes for future reference.