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The Asbestos Awareness course is designed to give learners knowledge about the history and use of Asbestos and Asbestos-Containing Ma-terial (ACM). It will summarise the current risks and existence of Asbestos in the UK, and how to ensure the safety of those who may come into contact with it. The course is a balanced sum-mary of all the issues pertaining to the substance and covers all UK rules and regulations that apply to domestic and non-domestic properties. It covers the standards needed to comply with the Con-trol of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

WH O S H O U L D TA K E T H I S CO U R S E ?

This Awareness course is suitable for all levels of employees, employers, self-employed workers, and homeowners who wish to learn more about asbestos and how to deal with it.

This course will be perfect for the following:

• Office workers• Agricultural workers• Decorators and renovators• Warehouse and factory staff• Construction, demolition, and building site workers• Homeowners• Duty-Holders• Property Owners

A S B E STO S AWA R E N E S S : CO U R S E CO N T E N T S

• Module 1. Asbestos Explained• Module 2. Asbestos Identified• Module 3. Asbestos and the Law• Module 4. Risk Factors of Asbestos• Module 5. Surveys and Risk Assessment• Module 6. Asbestos Awareness and Safety• Module 7. Asbestos-Containing Waste (ACW) Disposal• Module 8. Accidental Disturbance of ACMs and Dealing with Emergencies

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A S B E STO S E XPL A I N E D

The key learning points are:

• The three types of Asbestos you’ll find in the UK.• The natural properties of Asbestos• The three serious medical conditions linked to Asbestos• Why Asbestos is so dangerous• The reason and dates for its banning on UK soil

Module one takes a look at the history of Asbestos and why it was used so much in the UK building industry. It also examines the natural properties of the substance and the types in use in the UK. There is also an overview of the risks of the material and when/why it was banned in Great Britain.

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A S B E STO S I D E N T I F I E D

In Module two, we go into ways you can identify Asbestos and ACM in properties, what condition it may be in, and how dan-gerous it may be.

M O D U L E T W O

02The key learning points are:

• Where Asbestos can possibly be found in UK properties.• Ways of identifying Asbestos and ACMs and actions to take.• What different types of ACM exist and how they were used.• How Asbestos was used in Automobiles.• What Friable Asbestos is and why it is dangerous.• The materials which have successfully replaced Asbestos.

The key learning points are:

• Why deaths f rom Asbestos exposure still occur today despite the ban.• The Importance of the CAR regulations and changes made by the EU Commission in 2012• The agencies which are responsible for enforcing regulations around Asbestos use.• The benefits and compensation which are available for those affected by Asbestos-related diseases.• The way in which legislation protects employees.

A S B E STO S A N D T H E L AW

In Module Three, we look at the way current UK law covers the usage and discovery of Asbestos materials. As well as looking at the way laws and legislation protect employees, the course explains why Asbestos is still a risk today after many years of being banned.

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The key learning points are:

• The risk of disease and long-lasting effects f rom exposure to asbestos fibres.• There are 4 main types of Asbestos-related diseases.• The parts of the body that are affected by the presence of Asbestos fibres.• How smoking can “aid” Asbestos exposure.• What “Friability” and “Secondary Exposure” means

R I S K FAC TO R S O F A S B E STO S

In Module Four, we look at the specific dangers and harm that exposure to Asbestos can cause to the human body. We also uncover some surprising facts about this deadly substance and several well-known figures that fatally suffered due to encounters with it.

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The key learning points are:

• The importance and types of Asbestos Surveys• What information a competent Asbestos survey should contain.• What Risk Assessment actually accomplishes.• Who should perform a Risk Assessment?• The definitions of Asbestos Exposure.• What WELs and “Control Limits” are

S U R VE YS A N D R I S K A S S E S S M E N T

Module Five covers the procedures involved for Asbestos Sur-veys, and what the benefits are. We also speak about ways of finding reputable surveyors and highlighting the level of risks in a property.

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The key learning points are:

• The Types of precautions that can be taken in the workplace to minimise risk f rom Asbestos. • What “Duty to Manage” means.• What obligations both Employers and Employees have when dealing with Asbestos

A S B E STO S AWA R E N E S S & S A F E TY

Module Six describes the many ways which are available to employers and homeowners to mitigate any risk f rom discov-ered (or undiscovered). It also covers the obligations that both employers and employees have for the well-being of all work-ers.

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• The Importance of reporting and training. • What protective equipment is available for use• The importance of Medical Surveillance.

The key learning points are:

• Basic registration requirements for Asbestos Disposal • What defines waste as becoming ACW• The different types of ACW• The issues surrounding DIY waste containing ACW• Who is responsible for the disposal of ACW

A S B E STO S - CO N TA I N I N G WA ST E ( AC W ) D I S P O S A L

Module Seven describes the way in which potentially hazard-ous Asbestos waste can be safely handled and disposed of. We also look at who is legally obliged to do this, and who enforces the regulations and licensing of the practice.

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The key learning points are:

• What to do in case of an accidental release of Asbestos • What are the risks of Asbestos exposure during a fire?• How safe are Firefighters f rom exposure?• Risk aversion when dealing with damaged ACMs and previously unknown Asbestos sources.

Module Eight will teach the methods of dealing with acciden-tal or unexpected exposure f rom Asbestos. It covers what to do in an emergency and how to aid Emergency Services in the event of Asbestos discovery.

M O D U L E E I G H T

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