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Asbestos Awareness Course

This Asbestos Awareness Course provides essential knowledge about asbestos hazards. Learn how to identify asbestos-containing materials, understand the associated health risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations—all in one comprehensive training

Introduction

The objective of this Asbestos Awareness Course is to provide participants with essential knowledge to identify asbestos-containing materials and understand the associated health risks. The course outlines the legal and regulatory frameworks governing asbestos management and highlights safe work practices to prevent fiber release and exposure. By completing this training, individuals will be better equipped to recognize potential asbestos hazards in the workplace, ensuring compliance and promoting a safer working environment for all.

What Asbestos is?

Asbestos is often refers to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers known for their strength and resistance to heat and chemicals. Historically, asbestos was widely used in construction materials for insulation, fireproofing, and soundproofing. The three most common types found in Ireland are chrysotile (white asbestos), amosite (brown asbestos), and crocidolite (blue asbestos).

Despite its useful properties, asbestos poses serious health risks if its fibers are inhaled, potentially causing lung diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis. These risks arise when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed, releasing fibers into the air

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Course Overview:

This comprehensive asbestos awareness course provides an understanding of asbestos, its history, and its properties. Trainees will explore the health risks, common uses, and materials containing asbestos, along with guidance on identifying and managing asbestos in buildings. The course also covers key legislation and best practices for asbestos management and surveys.

Course Benefits:

  • Qualified Instructor: Developed by a certified Instructor
  • Engaging Content: Includes Graphics, Videos, and narration for clear and effoctive leaning.
  • Flexible Learning: Complete online in approximately 70 minutes, with the option to revisit modules at any time.

Key Learnings:

  • Asbestos Essentials: Trainees will understand the history, properties, and health risks of asbestos.
  • Identification: Trained will be able to recognise common uses, materials, and locations of asbestos in buildings.
  • Law Compliance: Trainees will gain insights into relevant legislation and learn about effective asbestos management strategies.

Benefits:

  • This course will Increase awareness of asbestos hazards, and help participants enhance workplace safety.
  • Practical knowledge of compliance with legal requirements.
  • This course will help with confidence in identifying and managing asbestos risks effectively

Who is this Course for?

The Asbestos Awareness Course is designed solely to provide awareness and understanding of the risks associated with asbestos and the management obligations as required by the legislation. This course is not intended for individuals who are directly engaged in the containment, disturbance, removal, storage, transportation, or disposal of high and/or low grade Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs).

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MANUAL HANDLING

Course Module:

 

Course Module LengthPass Rate
  • An Introduction and a brief history of asbestos
 

5 Mins

80%

  • We will look at the properties of asbestos
 

5 Mins

80%

  • The health risks associated with asbestos
 

5 Mins

80%

  • The various uses for asbestos
 

10 Mins

80%

  • The types of materials that contain asbestos
 

10 Mins

80%

  • Where asbestos is generally found in buildings
 

10 Mins

80%

  • Legislation associated with asbestos
 

10 Mins

80%

  • Asbestos survey and associated register
 

5 Mins

80%

  • Management of asbestos
 

10 Mins

80%

  • Course Overview
 5 Mins805

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