Asbestos Awareness Course

Course Information

Course Information

$120.00

per person excl gst

Course Units

No units attached to this course.

Duration

4 hours.

Location

At our training centre.

Attendee Numbers

No minimum/maximum numbers indicated for this course.

Course Description

This course covers the requirements of the HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 and Asbestos ACOP, ensuring workers who could be exposed to Asbestos during construction, plumbing, electrical, or demolition understand the health risks and dangers of Asbestos. It also explains where you can find asbestos-containing material (ACM) and how to safely handle, remove, decontaminate, and dispose of Asbestos.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Introduction to Asbestos Regulations and ACOPS- Management and removal of Asbestos.
  • What is asbestos and how to identify Asbestos or ACM in buildings.
  • Asbestos health hazards: Asbestosis, Mesothelioma and other health risks associated with asbestos inhalation.
  • Overview of Asbestos management plans and asbestos removal plans.
  • Personal and asbestos worksite decontamination.
  • Asbestos work and removal of up to 10m2 of Non-Friable Asbestos.
  • PPE use and storage.
  • Sampling of asbestos.
  • Practical demonstration session showing Asbestos Safe Work Practices (Section 11 of the Asbestos ACOP).

Entry Criteria

No indicated entry criteria for this course.

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Meet Your Instructor

william lightfoot director of suresafety nz

William Lightfoot

HSE Specialist Trainer & Advisor

William is an experienced safety leader and trainer with 15+ years delivering impactful workplace compliance solutions.