Asbestos Awareness

The precise content can be tailored to meet the particular needs of the group. In all cases, the programme will give delegates a clear understanding of the following topics.

1. What is asbestos?

  • Types of asbestos
  • Where does it come from?
  • Uses of asbestos

2. Asbestos and health

  • Is all asbestos dangerous?
  • Asbestos-related diseases
  • Asbestos in the 21st century

3. Asbestos in buildings

  • UK buildings
  • Common uses of asbestos in buildings
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4. Asbestos and legislation

  • Asbestos legislation framework
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006
  • Regulation 4: The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises
  • Regulation 5: Identification of the presence of asbestos
  • Regulation 6: Assessment of work which exposes employees to asbestos
  • Asbestos: The survey guide (HSG 264)
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5. Emergency procedures

6. Test Paper

  • 15 multiple-choice questions based on presentation
  • Pass mark 11 out of 15
  • Duration: 20 minutes

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