The Asbestos Awareness for Groundworkers course is designed specifically for groundworkers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during excavation, groundwork, and civil engineering activities.
This half-day course provides essential asbestos awareness training tailored to groundworking activities. It ensures participants understand asbestos risks commonly associated with underground services, made ground, contaminated soils, and legacy structures.
The course covers where asbestos may be encountered during groundworks, the health risks of exposure, and how to work safely to avoid disturbing asbestos-containing materials. It also explains legal responsibilities and safe procedures if asbestos is suspected or uncovered.
This course does not qualify learners to remove asbestos but ensures they are informed and aware to minimise exposure risks while working on site.
Explains the main asbestos types, their properties, and why they were widely used in construction and infrastructure.
Covers the serious health risks linked to asbestos exposure, including long-term and fatal diseases.
Highlights where asbestos may be encountered during excavation, drainage works, service trenches, and made ground.
Explains key legal responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations and site-specific duties.
Outlines how asbestos risks are identified, assessed, and controlled during groundworking activities.
Covers safe work methods and the correct actions to take if suspected asbestos is discovered.
This course is suitable for groundworkers and associated roles who may encounter asbestos during excavation or ground-related works.
For operatives involved in excavation, drainage, and groundwork activities.
Suitable for workers involved in infrastructure and utility projects.
For site operatives working alongside groundworks where asbestos may be present.
Designed for supervisors overseeing groundworks and excavation activities.
For those responsible for monitoring site safety and asbestos awareness.
Ideal for managers coordinating groundworks and managing site risks.
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