Asbestos Awareness Training

Course Overview

Asbestos Awareness Training provides learners with an understanding of asbestos, the potential health risks associated with exposure and the precautions required when asbestos-containing materials may be encountered in the workplace.

The training is particularly relevant to workers involved in construction, maintenance, renovation, demolition, facilities management and other activities where asbestos-containing materials may be present.

Who Should Attend?

• Construction workers
• Maintenance workers
• Building and property maintenance personnel
• Demolition workers
• Renovation and refurbishment workers
• Facilities management personnel
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Contractors and site personnel
• Employees who may encounter asbestos-containing materials

Course Outcomes

• Understand what asbestos is.
• Identify common asbestos-containing materials.
• Understand the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure.
• Recognise situations where asbestos exposure may occur.
• Understand the importance of preventing disturbance of asbestos materials.
• Apply appropriate workplace precautions.
• Understand reporting requirements when asbestos is suspected.
• Understand basic asbestos control measures.
• Understand worker responsibilities when asbestos may be present.

Course Content

• Introduction to asbestos
• Types and characteristics of asbestos
• Common uses of asbestos
• Asbestos-containing materials
• Where asbestos may be encountered
• Health effects of asbestos exposure
• Routes of exposure
• Prevention of asbestos exposure
• Safe workplace practices
• Reporting suspected asbestos
• Workplace responsibilities
• Basic asbestos control measures
• Emergency and incident reporting
• Learner assessment

Training Methods

• Instructor-led classroom training
• Online training via Zoom
• Onsite workplace training
• Interactive discussions
• Practical workplace examples
• Learner assessment