IATP Asbestos Awareness
BSG is a registered member of IATP (Independent Asbestos Training Providers)
The Asbestos Awareness course is aimed at operatives whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos, such as those who work in the maintenance and demolition industries, refurbishment and allied trades where their work might foreseeably disturb the fabric of the building, thus exposing Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs).
The Asbestos Awareness course enables employers to meet their legal requirements under Regulation 10, of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
What will you learn?
This course is aimed at making the candidates aware of the dangers associated with unknowingly coming into contact with asbestos. It does NOT train you to work with asbestos containing materials.
The course will cover:
• The properties and types of asbestos and their effects on health and safety, including the increased risk of lung cancer for those that smoke.
• The uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and ACM’s in building and plant.
• The general procedures to be followed to deal with an emergency such as the uncontrolled release of asbestos dust into the workplace.
• How to avoid risks from asbestos.
Course Dates
26 Aug Remote Learning half day
11 Sep Remote Learning half day
30 Sep Remote Learning half day
14 Oct Remote Learning half day
6 Nov Remote Learning half day
13 Nov Remote Learning half day
1 Dec Remote Learning half day
Course fees 2020
BSG Member – £76+VAT per delegate
Non-Member – £92+VAT per delegate
Course fees include course materials and certification. Fee quoted for members’ rates includes 20% discount.
Remote Learning
This course will be run using the Zoom platform. Minimum requirements:
- Clear video and audio quality, to clearly see and hear the course content from your trainer
- Download Zoom onto your computer or smartphone
- Must be able to have a two-way communication, to ensure that courses remain interactive for you to ask questions
- Must have a webcam, to provide evidence of identity and always be visible throughout the duration
- A microphone is needed, to participate during the course and answer all examination questions
- For all courses you will ideally need at least two of the following so that you can be visible whilst completing the online end course exam – smart phone, laptop, tablet/iPad, desktop computer
- Delegates working in the same room must follow social distancing guidelines
- Use the following link for course joining instructions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806
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