Asbestos Awareness Training (Category A)
The PIMS Asbestos Awareness Training (Category A) course provides essential awareness for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during routine maintenance, construction or building-related act...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Asbestos Awareness Training (Category A) course provides essential awareness for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during routine maintenance, construction or building-related activities but are not responsible for asbestos removal.
The programme helps participants understand asbestos types, common locations, health risks, recognition of suspected materials and the correct actions to take if asbestos is accidentally disturbed. It also explains the limitations of awareness-level asbestos training.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Asbestos
- Properties and Historical Uses of Asbestos
- Asbestos-Related Health Risks
- Asbestosis
- Mesothelioma and Lung-Cancer Awareness
- Types of Asbestos
- Chrysotile, Amosite and Crocidolite
- Common Asbestos-Containing Materials
- Recognising Suspected ACMs
- Asbestos-Safety Responsibilities
- Safe Behaviour Around Suspected ACMs
- Activities That May Disturb Asbestos
- Emergency Actions Following Accidental Disturbance
- Evacuation and Reporting
- Personal Protective Equipment Awareness
- Communication of Asbestos Risks
- Limitations of Category A Awareness Training
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS asbestos-awareness course is suitable for maintenance and construction workers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC Technicians, supervisors, Site Managers, renovation contractors and employees who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during routine work.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Recognise common asbestos-containing materials
- Understand major health risks associated with asbestos exposure
- Reduce the likelihood of accidentally disturbing suspected asbestos
- Understand appropriate actions following suspected exposure or disturbance
- Improve reporting and communication of asbestos hazards
- Understand the limitations of Category A awareness training
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions and short answers.
- Total Questions: 40.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
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