Asbestos Awareness Course
Cost
$145 + GST per person
Duration
4 hours (1/2 day)
Purpose
This introductory course will help individuals in the identification of asbestos and provide them with safe handling instructions when working with asbestos-containing materials.
Course Overview
Who Should Attend
- Building and construction workers such as demolition workers, roofers, electricians, carpenters, plasterers, floor finishers, etc.
- Maintenance and repair workers
- Emergency service workers such as firefighters
- Those planning to acquire an Asbestos Removal Class A or Class B license to do asbestos-related work
Topics Covered
- Identifying relevant legislation that applies to asbestos
- Explaining what it is, where to find asbestos, and where it has commonly been used
- Identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACM)
- Knowing the possible effects when someone is exposed to asbestos and how it is a threat to public health
- Identifying when a license is required when removing asbestos
- Describing the safety requirements of working with friable or non-friable asbestos
OTHER ASBESTOS COURSES AVAILABLE
UNIT STANDARD
AUSTRALIAN EQUIVALENT
29765
Conduct Asbestos Assessment
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