National asbestos training provider SAFE Training, is playing its part in a Britain-wide drive to help tradesmen protect themselves from asbestos.
SAFE Training has accepted the invitation from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the training industry by pledging 120 free training hours to help reach a poignant target of 4000- a number which reflects the growing number of deaths each year from asbestos-related diseases.
The free asbestos awareness training will be available throughout October and November and is aimed at tradesmen and women who are most likely to disturb the fibres as they go about their work - currently around 20 a week lose their lives to asbestos-related diseases.
Rob Blackburn from SAFE Training, a member of The Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP) said:
"We welcomed the opportunity to be involved in such a worthwhile initiative. Though there is little that can be done to help those already suffering the effects of asbestos from exposure years ago, we can help prevent this hidden killer claiming another generation by ensuring there is good quality and accessible training out there. Hopefully the 120 free hours we have pledged will make a real difference to how tradesmen approach jobs - putting their health first."
Those wanting to see what has been pledged in their area and to sign up to free training should visit the campaign website www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/training-pledge.htm
For further information on SAFE please visit www.safe-training.org
SAFE Training provides regulatory training courses to businesses and their employees throughout the UK.
With a nationwide network of training centres, we have the experience, expertise and resources to satisfy the most demanding of training objectives.
Asbestos Training Courses include:
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Asbestos Management Training
• Non Licensed Asbestos Training
Other Training Courses include:
• Legionella Awareness Training Courses
• Fire Safety Training Courses
• Environmental Awareness Training Courses
For more information on our training courses call 0845 519 5250 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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About SAFE Training
SAFE Training is part of the Silverdell Plc Group of Companies. We work with many organisations in both the public and private sectors, whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation.
SAFE provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on compliance issues around training and education of their staff relating to the provision of a safe working environment.
Which means our Clients know that their interests are always protected
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For further information on SAFE please visit www.safe-training.org
Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk
Media Interviews of key personnel can be arranged through our PR agency:
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Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 details training requirements.
There are three main types:-
1] asbestos awareness training - for workers not intending to work on asbestos but who work in buildings pre-2000 where asbestos products are likely to be found. This training is required so workers can help protect themselves; recognising suspicious materials and being aware of the legal duties and minimum information that they are entitled to;
2] training for non-licensable asbestos work -for those workers undertaking planned work with asbestos which is not licensable; short non-continuous maintenance activities of lower risk products or removal of low risk products in good condition without breakage;
3] training for licensable work with asbestos -for those working with asbestos which is licensable such as removing asbestos insulation or insulating board.
