Asbestos awareness Risk Assessment

Unlike our other Risk Assessments, this health and safety document is designed to inform you of areas where asbestos could be present in your work environment.

It offers no control measures as there aren't any, but knowing where asbestos could be should help prevent deliberate disturbance.

The health and safety document covers both commercial, industrial and residential properties.

Asbestos awareness training provides essential knowledge for individuals to effectively identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and understand the associated health risks of asbestos exposure. This training is crucial for workers and supervisors, enabling them to prevent accidental disturbance of ACMS during routine building maintenance or renovation activities.

Participants will learn to recognise various types of ACMS, such as insulation, floor tiles, and wallboard, which may contain asbestos. The training also highlights the potential health effects linked to asbestos exposure, including severe conditions like lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

The training focuses on safe handling practices for ACMS, emphasising strategies to avoid disturbance and appropriate actions to take if asbestos is unexpectedly discovered during work. Furthermore, it covers procedures to manage an uncontrolled release of asbestos dust that might occur due to accidental disturbance or damage to ACMS.

Lastly, asbestos awareness training addresses the legal requirements and responsibilities that pertain to working with asbestos, ensuring that individuals are well-informed about their obligations in this area.

This document is:

• Recognised by local authorities
• Recognised by principal contractors
• Suitable for CDM sites
• Approved by H&S managers

It increases your chance of winning tenders and has been written by trained health and safety professionals.

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Some sample text from this document reads:'

'Textiles'

• Ironing board fabric, oven gloves, heat mats, fire blankets, and aprons. The list goes on.
• Any old fabric that has heat-resistant properties is suspect

Vinyl floor tiles and adhesive

• Predominantly a 150 x 150mm tile, approximately 2mm thick
• Once a popular choice of flooring for kitchens and bathrooms in residential properties
• Used extensively in commercial properties for most floors and corridors
• Both the tile and adhesive may contain asbestos
• They may be hidden under the newer floor covering

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