UKATA Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos is a serious hazard on construction sites. Over 2,500 workers lost their lives to it in 2005 and according to the Health and Safety Executive it is the biggest occupational risk for those in the construction trade. Employers in the UK are legally obliged to provide training with asbestos, and this course from the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is designed to give workers everything they need to protect themselves and how to deal with asbestos when discovered on site.

Description

Overview

This training teaches you what to do if asbestos is encountered, and why it should be left undisturbed, as well as detailing the risks, health effects and legislation regarding the substance.

Aims and Objectives

This course enables delegates to establish the methods used to identify the presence of asbestos and the course of action to take once it is discovered.

Duration

This course runs for half a day.

Prerequisites

No previous experience or accreditation is required for this course.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for people involved with the management of premises, as well as maintenance workers and landlords.

Contents

The course covers the following subjects:

  • What is asbestos?

  • Asbestos and its effects on health

  • Materials for containing asbestos

  • Asbestos bans, laws, surveys and registers

The course will include a number of interactive discussions.

Course Benefits

This course gives you the information you need to assess and manage the risks of asbestos, and to know what to do when you encounter it.

Certification

Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a UKATA Asbestos Certificate, valid for 12 months.

Prerequisites

No previous experience or accreditation is required for this course.