Level 2 Asbestos Awareness

Course Outline

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to safely work with Asbestos.

This 1 day qualification is designed for those who may be exposed to asbestos within their working environment and require a simple overview of the risks. Regulations requires employers to ensure that their employees receive adequate information, instruction and training relating to the risks due to asbestos if they are liable to be exposed to this material.

Holders of this qualification will be able to explain 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.

Course Content

• Legislation
  
• What is Asbestos?
  
• The Risks
  
• Responsibilities of Employees and Employers
  
• Personal Protection Equipment
  
• Effects on the body
  
• Risk Assessment

Assessment

Students will be assessed with a 30 question multiple choice paper.

Certificate

Level 2 Asbestos Awareness.

Course Dates 2012

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Pricing

• Open Course: £45 +vat per person
• Group Course: £400 +vat (up to 12 in-house)

Related Courses

Level 2 Accident Investigation, Level 2 Risk Assessment, Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace, NVQ Level 3 Health & Safety, NVQ Level 5 Health & Safety.