Equip yourself with essential knowledge to identify and manage asbestos-related risks in the workplace or on job sites involving older buildings. Asbestos was commonly used in construction materials until the late 1980s, and exposure to airborne fibres can cause serious health issues such as asbestosis and cancer. Understanding how to recognize asbestos and manage its risks is critical for ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Course Highlights:

• Health Effects: Learn about the serious health issues caused by asbestos exposure.
• Identification: Gain skills to identify asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in various environments.
• Legal Obligations: Understand your duty of care under relevant WHS legislation.
• Risk Management: Implement basic strategies to manage asbestos risks effectively.
• Respirator Fit: Learn how to fit a respirator correctly for safe use.
• Silica Dust Awareness: Understand the dangers of silica dust as a modern equivalent hazard.

Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for individuals working in construction, maintenance, or renovation of buildings constructed before 1990, as well as businesses needing to train staff in asbestos awareness.

Work Health and Safety legislation requires workers to be trained and informed in asbestos identification, safe handling and controls measures when performing any asbestos removal work.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Workplace Delivery

2 – 3 Hours

Laptop
Internet access
Long sleeve shirt and pants
Safety boots
PPE

Students who complete this course will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course. Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

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