Asbestos Awareness Overview
 

This half-day introductory course will help individuals with the identification of asbestos and provide them with safe handling instructions when working and handling asbestos-containing materials.

Who Should Attend?

• Building, construction and trade industry workers such as demolition workers, roofers, electricians, carpenters, plasterers, floor finishers, plumbers 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

NZQA Unit Standard Covered:

• NZQA Unit Standard 30596 - Level 3, 2 Credits - Demonstrate knowledge of asbestos and safety measures for asbestos-related work

Please allow 4-6 hours for this course.less