Asbestos Awareness

Health and Safety Training

Asbestos Awareness

The course is aimed at personnel who in their normal duties may come into contact with materials that may contain asbestos, as required by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

It is also appropriate for supervisory / management personnel as an introduction to the subject.

Course Aims

  • To provide an understanding of the health effects associated with asbestos materials
  • To provide the attendees with an appreciation of the new legislation
  • To enhance the awareness of employees in relation to asbestos containing materials

Learning Objectives / Course Outline

On completion of the training successful candidates should be able to:

  • Identify typical products & materials that contain asbestos.
  • Understand the health hazards associated with asbestos.
  • Know the responsibilities imposed by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

The course includes sessions on

  • History of asbestos.
  • Types of asbestos.
  • Health hazards associated with asbestos.
  • Products & Materials.
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
  • Asbestos – management options.
  • Course assessment (multiple choice)

Course Duration

3.5 hours

Certification

Candidates will be issued with a certificate for the course.

Availability and Venues

For more information and to check availability please contact training@magna-fhs.com

Course Fees

Open courses are £65 plus VAT per person and inclusive of Exam Fees / Papers / Books and Certificate. Payable before attendance. Prices can be quoted on in-house courses.

Discounts available for groups of 20 or more

Please email us on training@magna-fhs.com for more information

These courses are available in house, please get in touch for the next available dates.