This course is aimed at all construction tradespeople, in particular demolition workers, renovators, handypersons, DIY enthusiasts and anyone else who is likely to come into contact with asbestos in existing older buildings and dwellings. Completion of this course will ensure employers of these workers meet their legal obligation to provide asbestos awareness training. Further training is required to do licensed asbestos removal work i.e. to remove more than 10sqm of non-friable asbestos or any amount of friable asbestos.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks and was used in over 3000 building products until it was banned in 2004. It is still found in at least one in three Australian dwellings today. When asbestos is disturbed by renovations or repairs, asbestos fibres can be inhaled, which can cause life-threatening diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. Did you know that around 4000 people in Australia die every year from asbestos related diseases?
The Admire Workplace Safety Asbestos Awareness Training Program will be as follows:
Duration – 3 hours
Delivery – face to face
Content –
- the risk and serious long-term impacts of asbestos exposure
- the roles, responsibilities, and legislation for asbestos related work
- determining if asbestos containing material may be present
- identifying asbestos containing materials and hazardous activities that lead to asbestos exposure
- identifying suitable control measures for asbestos and asbestos containing materials ACM
- how to safely handle asbestos and asbestos containing materials (ACM)
- how to inspect worksites and communicate asbestos risks and asbestos controls with an informed perspective
Target audience –
- Carpenters
- Landscapers
- Stonemasons
- Cement manufacturers and installers
- Painters
- Plasterers
- Plumbers
- Tilers
- Bricklayers
- Electricians
- Construction Labourers
- Traffic Controllers
Number of Participants – 20
Validity of training: Recommended to be conducted as per company requirements