- Description
- Curriculum
Course Outline:
This is an awareness course, suitable for all employees working in hazardous industries. Candidates will learn about what asbestos is and why it is dangerous, as well as where it will be found and what to do should any suspicious materials be found on site.
Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Describe the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health
- LO2: List the types of asbestos and explain where asbestos and ACMs can be typically found
- LO3: Recall the existence of general legislation in relation to health and safety and asbestos
- LO4: Describe how to avoid the risks from asbestos
- LO5: Explain where to obtain information on asbestos prior to commencing work
- LO6: Explain what to do if suspicious materials are found
- LO7: Describe appropriate workplace precautions, including the risk assessment process, with regards to the risks of asbestos
- LO8: Explain how to undertake work activities in a safe manner and without risk to yourselves or others
- LO9: List procedures to be followed when coming into unintentional contact with ACMs and the appropriate emergency arrangements
- L1O: The limitations of this training course and what further training is required before working on or with ACMs
