Course Overview

Course length: 60 mins

This course is to assist workers to understand Asbestos and Silica – along with the ways to understand and control these materials when they may be exposure.

This training is essential for workers who may come into contact with Asbestos or Silica in their normal trade works.

This course is essential for people in the following industries.

• Construction
• Manufacturing – Concrete, Asphalt, Stonemasons
• Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrician Trades

Key learning outcomes

Following the training you will be able to:

• What is Silica and Asbestos
• Legal Requirements
• Health Aspects
• Common tasks that could mean exposure
• Safety Requirements when working with Asbestos or Silicon containing materials
• Controls to protect workers.

Who should enrol

This course is essential for people in the following industries.

• Construction
• Manufacturing – Concrete, Asphalt, Stonemasons
• Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrician Trades

This is also suitable for new workers who need training in awareness at the commencement of their employment.