Asbestos - UK

  • 6 topics | 42m
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
This course will provide you with information about the serious health hazards associated with exposure to asbestos. It will also address where asbestos is commonly found, how it can potentially affect you, and what you need to do to protect yourself and others from exposure. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by New Level Safety Limited, a professional services company specializing in corporate health and safety management. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • define terms associated with asbestos
  • identify where asbestos-containing materials are commonly found in building materials
  • identify the requirements for signs and labels that identify asbestos exposure hazard areas
  • identify illnesses related to asbestos exposure
  • identify general guidelines of a medical surveillance program
  • identify safety measures that protect against asbestos exposure
  • identify proper methods for handling clothing exposed to asbestos

IN THIS COURSE

  • Asbestos and Asbestos-related Definitions
    5m
  • Locations Where Asbestos Is Commonly Found
    7m
  • Requirements for Identifying Asbestos Hazards
    6m
  • Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
    8m
  • Monitoring Asbestos Exposure
    3m
  • Protecting against Exposure to Asbestos
    9m

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