Level 2 Award in Asbestos Awareness

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Course Overview Consists of: This is a 1 day training course for novice or experienced workers for up to a maximum of 12 candidates This can be carried out at your site across the UK or at our training centres Asbestos is an extremely harmful substance that can cause serious consequences to the health of anyone who disturbs or damages it. Historic exposure to airborne asbestos fibres is the single largest cause of death to workers in the UK. For this reason, all workers who may come across asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) must be trained so that they can work safely. This includes accidental discovery of asbestos and accidental damage to asbestos and ACMs. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the dangers of working with asbestos. By taking our training, you will understand how to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). It’s essential to understand what asbestos is and where you may encounter it, the dangers associated with asbestos exposure and what to do if you discover asbestos. This knowledge will help you or your team to stay safe around asbestos. Recognise the serious health effects of exposure to asbestos Recognise the different types and uses of asbestos and where it is now most likely to be present Explain why asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) pose a serious risk to health Describe the general control measures that need to be in place to control the risk of accidental exposure to asbestos fibres from ACMs Explain the key steps to take in the event of discovery of suspect materials or the accidental disturbance of ACMs On completion of the course you will receive a valid certificate, you will be able to use this towards applying for a Blue Skilled Worker Card upon successfully completing of the Health and Safety touch screen test NVQs with Plant Testing Ltd Plant Testing Ltd offers an extensive selection of NVQ qualifications. For further details or to discuss your specific training needs, please contact us directly Grants Construction companies registered with the CITB levy can claim grants from the CITB for NVQ’s and each completed course