Part 1 covers key asbestos-related duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act and Asbestos Regulations, including who is responsible, when training is required, and the role of WorkSafe as the regulator.

Legislative Context

Quiz - Part 1: Legislative Context

Part 2 introduces what asbestos is, the different types, why it was used, and what makes it hazardous. It explains friable vs non-friable materials and the importance of presuming asbestos is present in older buildings.

What is Asbestos?

Quiz Part 2: What is Asbestos?

Part 3 outlines where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are commonly found in buildings, how they appear, and why they may pose a risk. It helps workers recognise suspect materials and understand when to escalate.

Common ACMs

Quiz Part 3: Common ACMs

Part 4 explains the health risks of asbestos exposure, including how fibres enter the body and cause diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. It reinforces that there is no safe level of exposure.

Asbestos Health Risks

Quiz Part 4: Asbestos Health Risks

Part 5 covers how to recognise when asbestos may be present, apply the presumption rule, and use tools like checklists and registers. It reinforces the importance of stopping work and escalating if asbestos is suspected.

Asbestos Identification

Quiz Part 5: Asbestos Identification

Part 6 explains how to identify, assess, and control asbestos risks. It covers the hierarchy of controls, when to stop work, and how to monitor controls in place. Emphasis is placed on eliminating exposure wherever possible.

Risk Assessment and Controls

Quiz Part 6: Risk Assessment and Controls

Part 7 outlines the tools and methods that must never be used around asbestos, such as high-pressure water, compressed air, and dry sweeping. It explains why these create serious risks and what safer alternatives are required.

Prohibited Tools and Methods

Quiz Part 7: Prohibited Tools and Methods

Part 8 covers how to prevent the spread of asbestos fibres through proper hygiene and decontamination. It includes clean and dirty zones, PPE removal, tool cleaning, and safe disposal of contaminated materials.

Decontamination and Hygiene Controls

Quiz Part 8: Decontamination and Hygiene Controls

Part 9 explains what to do if asbestos is disturbed or unexpectedly found. It covers immediate steps: stop work, isolate the area, report the incident, and wait for assessment. It reinforces legal duties and the need to protect others on site.

Incident Response and Escalation

Quiz Part 9: Incident Response and Escalation

Part 10 explains when asbestos sampling is required, who is authorised to take samples, and how testing is carried out. It reinforces that workers must not take samples themselves and must escalate if asbestos is suspected.

Asbestos Sampling and Testing

Quiz Part 10: Asbestos Sampling and Testing

Part 12 reinforces the purpose of asbestos awareness training, how understanding is verified (e.g. quiz, sign-off), and the importance of refreshing training regularly. It also covers the need to keep personal records of completion.

Training Outcomes and Verification

Quiz Part 11: Training Outcomes and Verification

<p>This training provides workers and contractors with the knowledge needed to identify asbestos-related risks and work safely around asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). It covers the health hazards of asbestos exposure, common locations of ACMs, legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, and the correct procedures for identification, escalation, and control. The course does not authorise asbestos removal but equips participants to recognise asbestos risks and respond appropriately in any workplace.</p>

Asbestos Awareness Training helps workers understand what asbestos is, where it may be found, the health risks, and when to stop work and escalate concerns. It does not cover removal or licensed work.

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