Technical Skills / Safety, Health and Environment

Asbestos Awareness

PET002136

Course overview

Over 5000 deaths are attributed to asbestos related illness each year. This course introduces managers, supervisors and staff, building maintenance, facilities managers and those responsible for contractors, to the regulations that apply if managing asbestos in the workplace.

What is asbestos?
Health effects of exposure
Where can it be found?
Regulations controlling working with asbestos:
The duty to manage
Action to take if you discover asbestos
Protection against the risks

Course benefits

To be able to recognise where the risk of exposure to asbestos can exist and reduce risks associated with exposure ensuring that safe principles and practices are applied. The delegate will also be given an introduction to The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Course dates and fees

Please enquire for future date availability

Related Courses

Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)

Keeping your safety in focus and risk controls current

Compliance » Health and Safety » Technical Skills

Controlling Contractors (incorporating CDM Regulations)

Safeguarding the integrity of health and safety practices by contractors

Compliance » Health and Safety » Technical Skills

Enquire about this course.

Prioritise fire safety in your workplace...

ARTICLE - Blog » 09-01-2023

Health and Safety » NEBOSH » Fire Training

Fire safety in the workplace is of utmost importance. Ensuring the safety of your employees and customers and the protection of your building and equipment is essential.

New NEBOSH Dates Published!

ARTICLE - News » 05-12-2022

Health and Safety » NEBOSH » Event

The date has been set for the delivery of PETA’s next NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management, which will kick off on 22 March 2023.

Solving Business Problems With Data Analytics

ARTICLE - Blog » 31-10-2022

Business Improvement » Technical Skills

Data analytics is the process of examining collections of data to find trends and draw conclusions about the information they contain. These conclusions can then be shared with an organisation’s Management Information System to help inform and aid effective decision making.

Develop internal talent through apprenticeships

ARTICLE - Blog » 17-10-2022

Business Improvement » Technical Skills » Computer Applications

Ensuring your business has the digital skills it needs to function and thrive is essential. Using technology to streamline and automate processes is vital, so having the means to do this within your workforce should be a priority for all businesses.