The Asbestos Awareness for Maintenance and Facilities Staff Training Course is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge about asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), the health risks associated with asbestos exposure, and the legal responsibilities involved in managing asbestos in the workplace. This Healthcare Management training course equips maintenance personnel, facilities teams, supervisors, and support staff with the awareness needed to identify potential asbestos hazards and prevent accidental disturbance during routine work activities.
Delivered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute, this training course focuses on current regulations, risk assessment procedures, safe working practices, and emergency response measures. Participants will gain a practical understanding of asbestos management principles, helping organisations maintain a safe working environment while ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
Objectives
Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the properties and types of asbestos.
- Recognise common locations where asbestos-containing materials may be found.
- Identify the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
- Understand asbestos-related diseases and their impact.
- Comply with relevant asbestos regulations and legal requirements.
- Apply safe work practices when working in environments containing asbestos.
- Recognise warning signs and asbestos management documentation.
- Respond appropriately when asbestos is discovered or suspected.
- Support workplace asbestos management programmes.
- Reduce the risk of accidental asbestos disturbance.
Target Audience
This training course is suitable for:
- Maintenance technicians and engineers
- Facilities management personnel
- Building maintenance staff
- Property and estate managers
- Health and safety officers
- Construction and refurbishment workers
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Contractors and subcontractors
- Operations and site management personnel
- Anyone who may encounter asbestos during their work activities