{"product_id":"asbestos-awareness-letchworth","title":"Asbestos Awareness Course in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRecognise Asbestos Risks Before Work Starts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsbestos is still present in many buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000, and disturbing it unknowingly puts workers at serious risk. This half-day awareness course explains what asbestos is, where it tends to be found and why it is so harmful, so that anyone working on or in buildings can avoid disturbing it and knows what to do if they suspect they have found it. It supports the information, instruction and training duty in Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should attend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite-based staff, tradespeople, construction workers and maintenance personnel who could come into contact with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during their work. No previous training is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe properties of asbestos and its effects on health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of asbestos, how it was used and where ACMs are likely to be found in buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding asbestos information for a building before work begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do if you discover a material that could contain asbestos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecautions and safe working methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures and what to do after accidental exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion, delegates will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain the health risks linked to asbestos exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify where asbestos may be present on a job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespond correctly if suspect material is found or disturbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of attendance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteractive, discussion-based course built around real-world scenarios. There is no practical element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eValidity of Award\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 year, renewed with annual refresher training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered face to face in a classroom at 27 Campus Five, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JF, by Safety For Business, a Hertfordshire health and safety consultancy and CITB Approved Training Organisation. Groups are limited to 12 delegates. Letchworth sits just off junction 9 of the A1(M), close to Hitchin, Baldock and Stevenage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course allow me to work with asbestos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Awareness training is for people who might come across asbestos by accident. Any planned work with asbestos needs further training, such as a non-licensed asbestos work course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should asbestos awareness be refreshed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery year. The certificate on this course is valid for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a practical element?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The course is classroom-based, using discussion and real-world scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asbestos-awareness\"\u003eAsbestos Awareness courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asbestos-courses\"\u003eAsbestos Awareness \u0026amp; Management courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-licensed-asbestos-works\"\u003eNon-Licensed Asbestos Works courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-hertfordshire-uk\"\u003eAll courses in Hertfordshire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-engineering-courses\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Engineering courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-safety-care-courses\"\u003eHealth, Safety \u0026amp; Care courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Safety For Business","offers":[{"title":"Dates Coming Soon","offer_id":58901439447384,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/sfb-logo-1024x301.png?v=1792668926","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/asbestos-awareness-letchworth","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}