Asbestos Non-licensed Works (New Operative - B1)

This training course is for people who have not completed any asbestos awareness training within the last 6 months and intend to work with

asbestos that does not require a license.

If you have completed asbestos awareness training within the last 6 months you can do course B2 6 hours or 1 day

It incorporates the training requirements set out Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and Health &

Safety Guidance (HSG) 210, the Asbestos Task Manual.

What can you do?

This training will allow you to safely remove or work with asbestos roof sheets such as garages. Work on and remove electrical flash guards,

textured coating (artex), remove asbestos floor tiles, asbestos cement flue pipes, water tanks, toilet cisterns and many other low risk asbestos

products.

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at anyone in a trade or industry who will work on asbestos products that does not require a license, specifically, builders,

electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters and decorators, telecom  engineers, alarm installers, maintenance staff, engineers and anyone who

needs to complete works on asbestos containing materials.

Topic areas covered:

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The properties of asbestos and effects on health

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Types, uses and risks of asbestos containing materials in buildings and plant

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General emergency procedures for accidental release of asbestos dust

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How to avoid the risk from asbestos

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Visual examination of asbestos material under controlled conditions

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Risk Assessment and Method Statements

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Notifiable Non Licensed Work (NNLW)

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Record Keeping

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What personal protective equipment is required

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Use of H Type vacuums

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Practical Works on simulated asbestos materials

Objectives:

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The successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable candidates to understand

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The health and safety requirements placed on employers and employees

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Hazard and risk and the main causes of harm to workers

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Health, safety and welfare provisions in the workplace

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The importance of following safe systems of work, procedures and rules.

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How to work safely on certain asbestos products

Duration:

9 Hours (1 1/2 Day)

Certification

Assessment is by a multiple choice test upon where delegates are awarded a certificate and I.D. Card.

Location

This course can be delivered at our premises or your premises at a time convenient to you.