ASBESTOS AWARENESS

4 HOUR COURSE

Introduction

PCR Global’s Asbestos Awareness training course is intended to provide students with the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work which could disturb the fabric of a building, or other item which might contain asbestos. It will not prepare workers, or self-employed contractors, to carry out work with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). If a worker is planning to carry out work that will disturb ACMs, further information, instruction and training will be needed.

This course is intended for operatives, supervisors and any workers that are potentially at risk of encountering asbestos in the workplace.

All PCR Global Asbestos Awareness courses are delivered in line with HSE Guidance, Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the supporting Approved Code of Practice L143 'Managing and working with asbestos'

Certification

Certification is valid for 1 year

Course Content

Throughout the training the following topics will be covered:

  • The properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of developing lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke

  • The types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and asbestos containing materials in buildings and plant

  • The general procedures to deal with an emergency, eg an uncontrolled release of asbestos dust into the workplace

  • How to avoid the risk of exposure to asbestos

Assessment

To confirm understanding, students will by assessed through their contribution toward group discussion, in addition to an open-book 15 question multiple choice examination.

Course Availability

Funding

70% funding available through the CITB Employer Network for registered companies that pay into CITB Levy.

For more information contact your local CITB customer engagement adviser

eLearning - Asbestos Awareness

Available via PCR Global Fit for Purpose - £6

or the PCR Global Online Academy - £10

PCR Global also deliver private Asbestos Awareness courses.

This aims to provide the greatest possible quality of service, tailoring training to towards real work environments with exclusive access to expertise to promote a secure and productive learning environment.