The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 includes the requirement for training employees who work on or disturb asbestos, referred to as non-licensable asbestos work or minor works. Persons requiring this type of training would include those whose work will knowingly disturb Asbestos Containing Materials, such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians, maintenance and demolition workers.
Description
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 includes the requirement for training employees who work on or disturb asbestos, referred to as non-licensable asbestos work or minor works. Persons requiring this type of training would include those whose work will knowingly disturb Asbestos Containing Materials, such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians, maintenance and demolition workers.
Learning outcomes
- A brief history of the uses of asbestos
- Properties and risks of asbestos types
- The effects of asbestos on workers health
- The types uses and risks of ACMs in buildings and plant
- Procedures to deal with accidental exposure to asbestos
- How to avoid the risks of ACMs in buildings
- The Employers and Employees legal responsibilities.
- Coverage of HSG 210 and the implications for non-licensed works.
- EM guidance sheets 4-10
- Bespoke coverage of relevant task guidance sheets where applicable
- Delegate assessment
Suitability
Non Licensed Asbestos Removal Training is aimed at anyone whose work will knowingly disturb low risk asbestos containing materials. Ideal for the likes of maintenance staff, engineers, plumbers and demolition workers who work with or around asbestos containing materials, initial training will be anywhere between 6 and 9 hours depending on the group’s experience.