Asbestos Awareness for Workers in Construction

Participants will be able to:

• review the characteristics and identify the uses of asbestos containing material
• demonstrate an understanding of the nature of asbestos containing materials (ACM)
• demonstrate knowledge of the different types of health hazards associated with asbestos
• plan and prepare for the safe removal of asbestos up to the amount allowable by legislation without a licence
• follow the OHS Act, asbestos regulations, national codes of practice and relevant industry standards for safe work on asbestos containing materials (e.g. drilling, cutting, painting) and for the safe removal of asbestos permitted without a licence
• show compliance with organisational policy, quality procedures and processes for safe removal of non-friable asbestos
• select and use relevant plant and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• decontaminate work areas and dispose of asbestos materials as required by WorkSafe.

Our facilitator, Anita Aiezza is the Principal Consultant and Occupational Hygienist at Asbestos Removal Risk Management Services (aRRMs). Anita has extensive experience as a technical specialist and regulator at WorkSafe Victoria where she led the development and implementation of state-wide asbestos compliance programs; the delivery of asbestos statutory functions and audit and inspection activities; and the development and review of asbestos legislation, compliance codes and guidance. Anita draws on her experience and uses case studies and practical demonstrations to make the training both relevant and engaging.

For detailed course information in read our Course Information Sheet.