NPORS N031
Asbestos Awareness
NPORS N031 Asbestos Awareness training is for anyone working on buildings constructed or renovated before the year 2000, where asbestos may still be present.
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AccreditationNPORS N031
DurationHalf day (4 hours)
Course levelNovice
Price£200 + VAT per person
CertificationNPORS ID card & registration
On-siteAvailable at your premises
About this course
NPORS N031 Asbestos Awareness training is a critical programme for individuals involved in projects related to buildings constructed or renovated before the year 2000. Asbestos, once a widely used construction material, poses significant health risks when disturbed, making awareness and proper training paramount.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral known for its heat resistance and durability. It was commonly used in various building components, such as insulation, flooring, roofing, and pipes, before its ban due to health concerns. Disturbing asbestos-containing materials releases microscopic fibres into the air, which, when inhaled, can lead to severe health issues, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
The Asbestos Awareness Training provided by NPORS N031 is designed to educate participants about the potential presence of asbestos in older structures. This training covers the following key aspects:
Identification: Participants learn to recognize common asbestos-containing materials, understand their appearance, and where they are typically found in buildings.
Health Risks: A thorough understanding of the health risks associated with asbestos exposure is provided, emphasizing the importance of prevention and safe handling.
Legal Requirements: The training ensures that participants are aware of their legal obligations regarding asbestos management and compliance with regulations.
By completing this training, individuals become equipped to identify potential asbestos hazards, minimise risks, and ensure compliance with legal obligations. This knowledge safeguards not only their health but also the well-being of colleagues and anyone else involved in construction or renovation projects in older buildings. Asbestos Awareness Training is an indispensable step towards creating a safer working environment in the construction industry, preventing asbestos-related diseases, and ensuring full compliance with regulations.
Course content
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a basic understanding of the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations
- Gain an overview of Health and Safety Requirements
- Properties of asbestos
- Identify the risks involved and how to avoid them
- Discuss the control measures and emergency procedures
- Types of asbestos and its uses
- The health risks and related diseases
- P.P.E and R.P.E
Who should attend
This qualification has been developed for those already working, or preparing to work, in the industry and who may come into contact with properties built or modified before the year 2000 or waste from those properties.
Delegate Requirements: Delegates should be physically fit, and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
Novice: This course is designed for the complete novice delegate but will be equally suitable for those who have previously completed an asbestos awareness course.
Qualification
Successful delegates receive an NPORS ID card and registration. NPORS has been a trusted, recognised name in the industry since 1992.
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