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Asbestos courses in Adelaide provide workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to identify asbestos. Our face-to-face training ensures that you or your staff understand the health risks of asbestos and where it might be found. Get a group quote today. Or visit our main Asbestos Awareness Training Course page.

Why Do You Need Asbestos Awareness Training?

Asbestos was commonly used as a building material until Australia banned the substance in the 1990s. Yet, asbestos remains in many older homes and buildings. Asbestos awareness training ensures that you can identify asbestos-containing materials to avoid exposure.

People may be exposed to asbestos fibers in the air when asbestos-containing products are disturbed. Over 4,000 Australians die each year from asbestos-related diseases. Inhaling the harmful asbestos fibers can lead to serious health issues, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.

Asbestos materials are typically divided into two categories – friable and non-friable asbestos. 

Friable asbestos poses more of a health risk. Non-bonded (friable) asbestos includes any asbestos-containing material that you can crush, crumble, or pulverise, such as sprayed insulation, fire retardant material, or pipe lagging. Friable materials crumble easily and release asbestos fibers into the surrounding environment, increasing the risk of inhaling the fibers into the lungs.  

Non-friable (bonded) asbestos typically appears in materials where asbestos was used as a bonding compound. Examples include vinyl floor tiles and asbestos cement sheeting. Non-friable products are less likely to release harmful fibers into the air when left undisturbed.  

Face-to-face training is recommended for those who have not already completed an asbestos awareness training course in Adelaide. Completing a training course in person ensures active participation. Participants tend to retain more knowledge, increasing the effectiveness of the training and worker safety.

What Does an Asbestos Awareness Course in Adelaide Cover?

Asbestos training in Adelaide teaches individuals how to identify asbestos and reduce the risk of asbestos exposure. At OHS.com.au, we offer face-to-face asbestos awareness training. This course meets the WorkSafe Act asbestos safety requirements for workers who may encounter asbestos in their work. It is based around the 10675NAT unit of competency.

The face-to-face courses at our Adelaide training facility typically last four hours. Participants also receive access to pre-course materials. After the successful completion of the course, you receive a certificate of completion. A refresher course is also recommended every 12 months.

Some of the main topics covered during training include:

• Understanding the properties of asbestos
• Identifying common sources of asbestos
• Identifying likely locations for ACMs
• Understanding asbestos-related hazards
• Identifying relevant health and safety procedures

The goal of the course is to help participants understand the hazards and risks associated with asbestos exposure, along with identifying ACMs.

Keep in mind that asbestos awareness training in Adelaide does not cover licensed asbestos removal work. The removal of asbestos involves specific safety procedures, including air monitoring and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Removing more than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos or any amount of friable asbestos requires an asbestos removal license. Individuals who need to remove asbestos should enroll in our asbestos removal courses in Adelaide to obtain the appropriate asbestos license.

Who Should Sign up for Asbestos Awareness Training?

Asbestos awareness training is mandatory for anyone whose job duties include the potential for exposure to asbestos fibers. For example, if you work in the construction industry, including demolition workers, you may need to complete an asbestos course in Adelaide.

Along with construction workers, workers who enter ceiling cavities may be exposed to asbestos. This includes pest spray operators, maintenance personnel, and air-conditioning installers. We also encourage electricians to complete asbestos awareness training. Health and safety representatives (HSRs), plumbers, emergency service workers, and renovators may also require training. 

Our face-to-face asbestos training courses are typically completed by workers and supervisors. However, training is also beneficial for DIY projects. Before tearing out old plumbing or ceiling fixtures, you may want to know how to identify and report asbestos.

Start Your Asbestos Awareness Training Adelaide

OHS.com.au is a leading source for health and safety training in Adelaide and the rest of the country. We started as a resource for occupational health and safety requirements before entering the training industry in 2006. Our experience working with  registered training organizations and commitment to safety ensures that you or your staff receive the highest level of training.

Along with asbestos certification, we offer a complete range of safety training courses, including white card training and confined space awareness in Adelaide. 

The bottom line is that asbestos remains a potential health risk several decades after it was banned. Workers continue to face exposure to asbestos products, especially when working in the building and construction industries. 

If you want to comply with the safety requirements in South Australia and reduce the risk of asbestos-related diseases, enrol in asbestos training today to obtain an asbestos awareness certificate. Contact us to receive your quote. For a full list of asbestos training courses visit here.