Asbestos

Asbestos Awareness is designed as a BOHS Approved course providing basic knowledge and understanding of the risks from asbestos–containing materials (ACMs) in buildings and how these can be minimised.

Course aims 

• Provide an appreciation of the health risks associated with asbestos and the importance of preventing and controlling exposure;
• Give a clear understanding of everybody’s roles and responsibilities concerning the management of asbestos–containing materials (ACMs). This will include employers, employees, safety representatives etc;
• Provide an overview of the main elements of the Duty to Manage Asbestos and what constitutes an Asbestos Management Plan;
• Give delegates the confidence to deal with surveyors, consultants and licensed asbestos removal contractors.

Course Providers & How to book
All courses must be booked directly with the Course Provider, who will be able to provide details of venues and dates for forthcoming courses. Contact details and links to approved Asbestos Awareness Course Providers are listed below.

Petroc, School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment; contact Edwina Stevenson;
www.petroc.ac.uk/employers/courses/index.php?section=228213813&edition=5  

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd
http://theasbestosconsultants.co.uk/training/asbestos/bespoke-asbestos-awareness 

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