Course content:

• The properties and risk of asbestos
• The location of asbestos containing materials
• Avoiding risk from asbestos
• Legislation covering asbestos

Section 1 – Overview of asbestos
• What is asbestos?
• Types of asbestos
• Why did we use asbestos?
• Health risks
• The three fatal diseases

Section 2 – Asbestos containing materials (ACM)
• Types of ACM
• Location of ACMs
• Asbestos register

Section 3 – Controlling asbestos
• What you should consider
• What those in charge should consider
• Asbestos survey
• Emergency procedure

Section 4 – Legislation
• Owners and landlords obligations
• Duty holder responsibilities