Asbestos and silica are materials commonly found in construction and many other industries. They pose a health and safety risk when their fibres are released into the air you breathe. People working in the construction, maintenance, and renovation of old buildings may be exposed to very high concentrations of these materials. The purpose of this training is to demonstrate the dangers and prevent them at the source in order to avoid any occupational illnesses related to such exposure.

Training Objectives

• Information on the dangers of asbestos and silica and where they can be found.
• Preventive measures according to the level of risk or exposure (low, moderate, or high).
• Regulations in force.
• Asbestos and silica in civil engineering.
• Adopting a preventive attitude and using safe working methods.

Duration of the Course

Approximately 4 hours.

Target Audience

Construction workers, project managers, or any other person likely to carry out work in the presence of asbestos or silica.

Topics Addressed

• Common definitions.
• Diseases caused by exposure.
• People at risk.
• Where can they be found?
• Laws and regulations.
• Different types of risks or exposure.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Means of control at source.

Pedagogical approach

• Oral presentation by the trainer, interaction with participants, exercises.

Evaluation method

• Quiz on the knowledge imparted during the training.

Materials provided

• Participant workbook.
• Checklist.

Certification given

Certificate card (wallet size) and certificate.