Asbestos has been a commonly used material in construction and many other industries. Asbestos can be a health and safety hazard when its fibers get into the air you breathe. People working in the construction, maintenance and renovation of older buildings can be exposed to very high levels of asbestos fibres. The objective of this training is to demonstrate the hazards and prevention at the source in order to avoid any occupational disease related to such exposure.

Training Objectives

• Information on the dangers of asbestos and where it can be found
• Prevention measures according to the level of risk (low, moderate or high)
• Regulations in force
• Asbestos in civil engineering
• Adoption of a preventive attitude and use of safe work methods

Duration of the Course

About 4 hours.

Target Audience

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

Topics Addressed

1. Common definitions
2. Diseases caused by asbestos exposure
3. People at risk
4. Where can it be found?
5. Laws and regulations
6. The different types of risks
7. Personal protective equipment

Other Relevant Information

Pedagogical approach
Oral presentation by the trainer, interaction with participants, exercises

Materials given to participants
Participant workbook, checklist

Evaluation method
Quiz on the knowledge transmitted during the training

Certification given
Attestation card (wallet size) and certificate