Duration: One day

Course Overview

The health risks associated with asbestos have been well publicised, however most employers and their employees are unfamiliar with the legal and health requirements for preventing the exposure of employees to asbestos. This programme is aimed at managers and employees who work within the construction and facilities management sectors to raise their awareness of the health risks associated with asbestos, and the controls necessary to prevent exposure to employees.

Course Content

Upon completion the delegates will have gained knowledge of:

• What asbestos is and where can it be found.
• The health risks from asbestos.
• How asbestos enters in to the body.
• What effects asbestos has on the body?
• What kind of work creates asbestos dust?
• What do employers have to do to protect employees’ health at work?
• What can employees do to protect their own health at work?
• What health checks are requires.
• The legal requirements.
• HSE guidance notes for asbestos.

Download Information Sheet

TESTIMONIALS