UKATA Asbestos Awareness for Groundworkers Asbestos Awareness training for ground workers is an adapted As- bestos awareness course which is designed to suit the needs of em- ployees whose primary roles in- volve ground working. This course focuses on the risks from exposure to asbestos when working on brownfield sites; in particular made ground and contaminated land. Who needs this qualification? Groundworkers; In particular, it should be given to all people employed on projects to redevelop brownfield sites. Also people working on sites where industrial buildings have been demol- ished, where it is foreseeable that their work will disturb the ground on site and may expose them to Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) that may be present within the land. Why is this training important? This course will provide an awareness of in ground conditions and develop knowledge amongst employees regarding the hazards and risks posed by soils and ground on sites that may contain ACMs. The course further gives an overview of the legislative measures and guid- ance available to safeguard employees. Learning Outcomes This course will cover the following topics: Understand the legislation involved in dealing with asbestos Find out how damaging asbestos can be to your health Decipher the types, uses and likely occurrenc- es of asbestos Recognise ACM’s in made ground and soil including the concept of free fibre contamina- tion Perform emergency procedures if suspected contamination is identified preventing the spread of asbestos across the site Course Details Assessment Multiple choice examination Duration 1/2 day programme Venue In-house courses available (15 max) Open courses at Ouch Training Accreditation UKATA Prerequiste None Progression Non- Licensed Asbestos Work Certificate Testimonial: Asbestos Training ‘This was possibly the best, most informative and broad ranging Asbestos courses I have attended. With great use of examples and experience to contextualise issues.’ Ashley Harmal, Chief Officer, Christchurch & East Dorset County Council Trainer The Asbestos Awareness for Groundworkers course is accredited by UKATA and run by our most experi- enced trainers, who are qualified to BOHS P402 & P405 standards and have over 15 years experience in Contact Information Ouch Training Team Head Office 13c Riverside Park, Station Road Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QU North West Training Venue The Crimble Hall, Crimble Lane, Bamford, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 4AD 0800 389 1314 0161 297 0281 [email protected] [email protected] www.ouchtraining.co.uk Asbestos-related diseases account for around 5000 deaths each year, the biggest single cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. This is more than the number who die in road accidents. Tradespeople, in particular joiners, carpenters, electricians and plumbers, are at risk.