Aims and Objectives:
• To provide an awareness of the potential dangers from asbestos, its’ locations and uses and how to protect exposure to asbestos
• To raise awareness and understanding of asbestos related dangers
• To understand responsibilities in line with current regulations
 
Course Content:
• The properties of asbestos
• The risks to and effects of health caused by exposure to asbestos • General epidemiology and statistics
• Types of asbestos
• Where asbestos can be typically found within buildings
• Risks for asbestos insulation, asbestos insulating board, asbestos cement and other asbestos containing materials
• How to avoid the risks from exposure
• Legislation relating to asbestos
 
Suitable For: 
Those persons who work or manage building maintenance issues, builders, plumbers, electricians, facilities managers etc.