Asbestos Waste Awareness, Handling, Removal and Disposal
Why Attend
Course Objectives
Target Audience
Course Methodology
Why Attend
- This course provides you with an overview and general knowledge and understanding regarding Asbestos, its health hazard, the procedures and techniques to be followed for proper handling, removal and disposal
Course Objectives
- To raise the awareness of everyone to the new duty on managing asbestos in the work environment.
- To contribute general knowledge regarding issues involving asbestos.
- To familiarize with the Laws governing Asbestos.
- To be able to familiarize with asbestos and the health hazard it brings through exposure and improper handling.
- To identify the best Management Practice and Techniques in Asbestos Waste Handling.
Target Audience
- Maintenance and construction workers
- Facility managers
- Health and safety officers
- Environmental engineers
- Regulatory compliance personnel
- Contractors involved in renovation or demolition work
Course Methodology
- Provide comprehensive lectures on asbestos identification, risks, and regulations
- Conduct practical demonstrations of proper handling and removal techniques
- Utilize case studies to illustrate real-world scenarios and best practices
- Offer hands-on training with personal protective equipment (PPE) and asbestos removal tools
- Organize site visits to observe asbestos abatement procedures in action
- Implement assessments to ensure understanding and competency in handling asbestos waste safely.
Course Outline
Day - 1
- Understanding Asbestos and its Risks
- Introduction to Asbestos
- Properties and historical uses
- Health risks associated with exposure
- Asbestos Regulations and Guidelines
- Overview of national and international regulations
- Regulatory agencies: OSHA, EPA, local bodies
- Identifying Asbestos
- Techniques for identification
- Common ACMs in buildings and structures
- Health and Safety Precautions
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Day - 2
- Asbestos Handling, Removal, and Disposal Procedures**
- Asbestos Removal Planning
- Site assessment and risk assessment
- Developing a removal plan and work plan
- Asbestos Removal Techniques
- Wet methods, encapsulation, complete removal
- Containment procedures and engineering controls
- Waste Management and Disposal
- Regulations and best practices
- Packaging, labeling, and transportation to disposal facilities
- Emergency Response and Incident Management
- Protocols for accidental releases
- Spill cleanup procedures and reporting
- Assessment and Certification
- Evaluation through quizzes, hands-on assessments, and final exam
- Certification for proficiency in handling, removal, and disposal procedures
- Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in asbestos waste awareness, handling, removal, and disposal, ensuring they are equipped to safely and compliantly manage asbestos-related activities in their respective workplaces.