The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - Level 1 Certificate in Asbestos Awareness

Certification

The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health Level 1 Certificate in Asbestos Awareness.

Dates and Cost

This course is only available on a bespoke basis - please telephone 01284 716246 for further information.

Duration

3 hours (9.00am - 12.00 noon)

Designed for

Employers who wish to meet requirement for providing adequate training and awareness relating to the risks of asbestos.

Course Content

This qualification will help employers to meet the requirements by explaining the effects of asbestos on the health of individuals, the types of material likely to contain asbestos, the location of these materials within buildings, and procedures for minimising the risk of asbestos fibre release.

Properties of asbestos, Uses and Risk to Health

Use of asbestos in the construction industry

• Use of sprayed asbestos
• Use of asbestos insulation
• Use of asbestos insulating board
• Use of asbestos cement
• Use of other asbestos containing materials

Risks of exposure to asbestos containing materials and methods of managing the risk

• Risks and controls for sprayed asbestos
• Risks and controls for asbestos insulation
• Risks and controls for asbestos insulating board
• Risks and controls for asbestos cement
• Risks and controls for other asbestos containing materials
• Work that requires a licence

Legislation

• Asbestos management plans and surveys
• Suitability of asbestos surveys
• Liabilities and responsibilities of individuals, employers and duty holders

The course is certificated by The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health