COURSE OBJECTIVES
To train personnel to become competent in asbestos removal and management, and to supervise asbestos removal work.

COURSE SYNOPSIS
This 2-day course equip participants with the understanding of the proper methods of managing and removing asbestos-containing materials. Topic covered include:

Asbestos Awareness:
- Properties of asbestos
- Health effects
- Common use of asbestos
- General use worldwide

Legislation:
- Workplace Safety & Health Act (Asbestos) Regulations
- Workplace Safety & Health Act (Medical) Examinations
- BOWEC and Workplace Safety & Health Act (Scaffolding)
Regulation
- Notification Procedure
- Environmental Pollution Control Act
- Toxic & Hazardous Waste Management

Asbestos Removal/Practical:
- Briefing on Guidelines
- Different class of asbestos removal work
- Work area preparation and set-up
- Removal techniques for different materials
- Decontamination procedures
- Work area clean-up
- Bagging & disposal of waste
- Work area inspection and testing
- PPE
- Air monitoring
- Duties of competent person

Video
- Asbestos Awareness: Controlling Exposure
- Asbestos Awareness: Are You At Risk?

MCQ Exam

COURSE METHODOLOGY
Course will be conducted in lecture style

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Asbestos Waste Generators, Removal Contractors, Construction Contractors, Site Supervisors, Technical Personnel, Environmental, Health & Safety Personnel, OSH personnel Property Officers and persons involved in building management and asbestos removal work.

ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited under the Registered Safety Officer's Continuing Professional Development Programme. Participants will gain 13 SDUs upon completion of the course. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance rate.

Last updated on 9 Dec 09