Details
This course is aimed at anyone who performs maintenance, installation or demolition work in existing premises where there is a risk of being exposed to asbestos or asbestos containing materials. This course is an essential tool in keeping operatives safe and helping to identify potential situations where there may be a risk of exposure to asbestos fibers.
Outline
The format of the course is to answer a series of basic questions that arise during, building, maintenance and servicing work within buildings and seeks to give a general awareness of what asbestos is; why it is so damaging and where it is likely to be found.
- Why is asbestos such a big issue?
- What is asbestos?
- Why is it so dangerous?
- Why have we not got rid of it?
- What does the law say?
- What does it look like and where can it be found?
- Can I work with asbestos?
- What should I do before starting a job?
- What should I do if I suspect I have found asbestos or ACM’s?
- What should I do if I disturb materials that might contain asbestos?
- Where can I get more information?
- Check List.
Duration: ½ Day
Assessment Method: Continual course assessment and end of course exam
Venues: Rotherham or on-site at your premises
Here at Electrical Safety UK, our team delivers a range of professional services to customers in a variety of Market sectors. The team prides itself on the quality of the services it delivers to companies at the heart of manufacturing, engineering, energy, food production and education in the UK and Europe.
Our Services include:
- Electrical Safety Management – Specialist consultancy and advice concerned with the safe management of risk associated with all electrical work activities. ESUK offer a multi-faceted approach including a full electrical safety management program, full project management and policy documentation bespoke to a client’s requirements.
- Electrical System Studies – ESUK are the UK’s foremost exponent of Arc Flash Technology and carry out a wide range of power system studies, including Fault Level Analysis to IEC and ANSI standards, Protection Coordination, and complex Arc Flash Risk Assessments.
- Training - ESUK offer both accredited and bespoke training courses including City & Guilds, IOSH, Safety Pass Alliance, Energy and Utility Skills. ESUK are also registered with the EEIAS and CIPD for recognition and accreditation of bespoke training courses.
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