UKATA Asbestos Awareness

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UKATA Asbestos Awareness

7th December 2020 at 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Member price – £75.00 +VAT
Non-member price – £95.00 + VAT

Duration – Half Day (Morning)

Course Overview

The Course aims to provide awareness and develop the knowledge amongst employees in regards to the hazards and risks posed by asbestos containing materials (ACMs). It will further give an overview of the legislative measures in place to permit employees to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.

Course Contents

  • Outline of the properties, risks and its effects on health of asbestos exposure
  • General knowledge of the types, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and ACMs in buildings and plant
  • How to avoid the risks from asbestos
  • Outline of the legislation relating to asbestos
  • Outline of the properties, risks and effects on health due to asbestos exposure
  • General knowledge of the associated with risks and likely occurrence of asbestos and ACMs in buildings and plants

Who Should Attend?

Supervisors, trades personnel, trainees, demolition workers, construction workers, general maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, painters and decorators, joiners, plasterers, roofers, heating and ventilation engineers, telecommunication engineers, fire and burglar alarm installers, computer installers, architects, building surveyors, shopfitters and other such professionals.

Additional measures to be take during COVID-19 Virus Working

To be read in conjunction with Site Specific Risk Assessment for Tasks (Usual Work Place Risk Assessments) associated with the Well Being of Workers

Site Induction:

Attend All Inductions required by the customer, but ask that they are conducted with the Social Distancing guidelines maintained.

Access / egress to site:

Ensure you enter the building through the main reception doors/ main entrance each morning. Attend any customer Temperature Checks requirements (hand held infra-red or similar remote reader), optional at the end of each day. At the entrance to the customer Buildings ensure hands are sanitised/ are washed immediately supplied at the entrance, or using the hand held sanitiser that is carried by personnel.  Any personnel with a temperature of 38 Degrees Celsius or Higher will be asked to leave site and to return home – their temperature must then be monitored from there.

Welfare arrangements:

Ensure social distancing at all times and fit in with the customer requirements. Ideally take breaks in your own vehicle. Cooking on site to be prohibited during this interim period, staff can consume home prepared food and warm food at work. Comply with any 2m social distancing marks/ measures.

Details

Date:
7th December 2020
Time:
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Venue

Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Organiser

Chamber Skills Solutions
Phone
01709 386200
Email
training@brchamber.co.uk

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