To provide a comprehensive knowledge including practical guidance into the issue of Health and Safety related to work with Asbestos.
Upon conclusion of the course, delegates should be able to:
Appreciate the major changes in asbestos legislation
Be aware of where asbestos might be found
Know the Health risks associated with exposure to asbestos
Appreciate how to conduct an asbestos risk assessment
Prepare and implement an asbestos management plan
Be aware of the requirement for risk assessments for non – licensable work
Effectively supervise work with asbestos
WHO WILL BENEFITt:
Clients, Contractors, Managers, Planning Supervisors, Experience Asbestos Removal Supervisors and Operatives and others likely to come into contact with Asbestos.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED?
What is Asbestos, Sources of Asbestos
Control Limits
Probable Asbestos Dust Concentrations
Health Effects
Duty to Manage Asbestos in the Workplace, Asbestos Surveys
Assessing the Risks from Asbestos Containing Materials
Preparing and Implementing a Management Plan
Licensable Work
Selecting Competent Contractors
Control of Asbestos Contractors
Air Sampling / Monitoring
Personal Protective Equipment
Negative Pressure units and vacuum cleaners
Hygiene Facilities
Training and provision of Information to Employees
Emergency Procedures
Application of the Regulations
General Requirements for Risk Assessments
ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION:
Each delegate will receive a Callsafe certificate of training upon successful completion of the Course with a note added to confirm that the course was approved by the Cyprus Human Resource Development Authority.
COURSE PRESENTER(s): TBA