RSPH - Level 1 Certificate in Asbestos Awareness
To achieve this unit the candidate must:
1. Outline the properties, uses and risks to health of asbestos, by being able to:
- Describe the properties of asbestos
- State the risks to health caused by exposure to asbestos
2. Review the use of asbestos in the construction industry, by being able to:
- Outline the use of sprayed asbestos
- Outline the use of asbestos insulation and insulating board
- Outline the use of asbestos cement
- Outline the use of other asbestos containing materials
3. Describe the risks of exposure to asbestos and methods for controlling that risk, by being able to:
- Describe risks and controls for sprayed asbestos
- Describe risks and controls for asbestos insulation and asbestos insulating board
- Describe risks and controls for asbestos cement
- Describe risks and controls for other asbestos containing materials
- Determine if work to be carried out requires a license
4. Review legislation relating to asbestos, by being able to:
- Describe asbestos management plans
- State the suitability of different levels of asbestos survey for undertaking works
- Outline types of protective equipment and emergency procedures
- State the liabilities and responsibilities of individuals, employers and duty holders concerning asbestos
Total cost of course: £155 + VAT
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