The Asbestos Awareness for Waste & Civic Amenity Site Personnel course is designed for staff working at waste transfer stations, recycling centres, and civic amenity sites who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) brought in by the public.
This half-day course provides essential asbestos awareness training tailored specifically to waste and civic amenity environments. It ensures participants understand the risks associated with asbestos-containing waste and how to manage those risks safely and effectively.
The course covers common asbestos materials likely to be received at waste sites, the health risks of exposure, legal responsibilities, and safe procedures for handling, segregation, and reporting suspected asbestos waste.
This course does not qualify learners to handle or remove asbestos but ensures they are aware, informed, and able to respond safely when asbestos is identified.
Explains the main asbestos types, their properties, and why they are still encountered in waste streams today.
Covers the serious long-term health risks linked to asbestos exposure.
Provides guidance on recognising common asbestos materials received at waste and civic amenity sites.
Explains legal responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations and waste management legislation.
Outlines how asbestos risks are managed through site controls, procedures, and staff awareness.
Covers safe handling principles and actions to take if asbestos is suspected or damaged.
This course is suitable for staff working at waste management and civic amenity facilities who may encounter asbestos-containing waste.
For workers handling household and commercial waste materials.
Suitable for staff working at household waste and recycling centres.
Designed for supervisors overseeing waste handling and site safety.
Ideal for council staff responsible for managing waste facilities.
For those responsible for monitoring compliance and staff safety.
For managers responsible for operational control and risk management.
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