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Asbestos Awareness
Duration: 4 hours
This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to identify asbestos
containing materials (ACMs) or suspected ACMs, and to ensure that appropriate
action is taken.
Topics Covered Include
Identification of asbestos or asbestos containing materials; Why exposure to
asbestos MUST be avoided; Emphasis on what to do if a suspected ACM is
identified. The training session will include ‘show & tell’ with several
samples of actual pure asbestos and typical ACMs
Learning Outcomes
• Understand the properties of asbestos
• Understand the health risks associated with asbestos exposure
• Be aware of how asbestos is used, and the likely occurrences of asbestos
• Identify asbestos and asbestos containing materials (ACMs)
• Describe the safety requirements of working with asbestos
• Implement emergency procedures to manage an uncontrolled release.
Proof of Identity
Proof of identification must be shown to the trainer before the course
commences. Minimum requirements are NSW Drivers Licence or NSW Photo ID less
than two years old, plus a Medicare Card and a current Credit Card.
Award
All participants will be issued with a Statement of Attendance. As this is
only a brief awareness course, a competency-based accreditation cannot be
awarded.
This course does meet the requirements for professional development, as
required by a number of trades, and may therefore be used to gain professional
development points
Cost NSW BC Member: $156.00
Non-Member: $177.00
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