There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos fibres! Approximately one third of all homes built in Australia contain asbestos products. As a general rule, if your house was built before the mid-1980s, it is highly likely that it would have some asbestos containing materials. If asbestos is disturbed it can release dangerous fine particles of dust containing asbestos fibres. Breathing in dust containing asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer which most often occurs in the lining of the lung. There is no cure. The rates of malignant mesothelioma (an incurable cancer) are expected to rise from 2012 to 2020. Asbestos awareness training is essential for any worker in construction or related industries where asbestos containing materials may be present. This course is designed to teach your workers to be able to understand the hazards and risks of asbestos and how to apply safe work practices.
All workers who may be exposed to Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM);
Health and Safety Representatives, Safety Advisors & Officers
Building and Construction Workers, Supervisors and Managers
Builders, carpenters, plasterers, painters, demolishers, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning workers, plumbers, electricians, gas fitters, building maintenance workers, disaster recovery personnel, insurance assessors etc
Emergency Services Workers – Fire Fighters, Ambulance, Police etc
Understanding what is Asbestos
History and Use of Asbestos
Types of Asbestos
Understanding the Health Effects from Exposure to Asbestos
Identifying Typical Sources of Asbestos
Identifying and Understanding WHS Legislation and its application to Asbestos
Managing Risk of Asbestos
Understanding what is Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and Asbestos Work
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