Course details
Course Outline- What is Asbestos?
- The three major types of asbestos
- The four major diseases caused by asbestos - asbestosis, pleural thickening, mesothelioma and lung cancer.)
- Where is Asbestos found?
- Places you are most likely to find asbestos
- How it was commonly used and where it can commonly be found in buildings today.
- Be aware of the dangers of asbestos;
- Have knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework that underpins asbestos management;
- Be aware of the appearance of asbestos and asbestos containing material;
- Be aware of the typical areas where asbestos can be found;
- Be aware of the precautions to take before working on the fabric of a building;
- Be aware of what to do if they discover or disturb asbestos.
Eligibility / Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Project Health & Safety , Occupational Health Specialist , Safety AdvisorAbout Protec Services
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A trusted partner and resource of knowledge, our team is dedicated to helping you: from the very first telephone conversation through to course completion - and however else we can assist after this.
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