Asbestos and You

Be Safe - Be Trained

ASBESTOS IN YOUR WORKPLACE & HOW TO MAKE IT SAFE
Did you know that 2 out of 3 buildings built prior to 1987 contained Asbestos?

Our training is offered online as an audio-visual presentation. The main topics are:  
1. WHAT IS ASBETSOS
2. HEALTH EFFECTS OF ASBESTOS
- how asbestos related diseases can be contracted and the resultant health effects.
3. PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
- Face masks
- Full cover suits
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Boots
4. DOING A TASK
Useful information on how to:  
- Initiating an Emergency Procedure
- Drilling and Cutting Holes in Asbestos 
- Making Safe cracks in Asbestos and exposed edges
- Removal of Asbestos debris
- Lifting and removing small quantities of Asbestos floor material
- Removal of Eaves
- Removal of External and Internal Asbestos wall linings
- Removal of Fencing
5.ENGAGING A TRADES PERSON OR REMOVAL CONTRACTOR
To help you in selecting the appropriate trades person or removal contractor 
6.SAFETY PRODUCTS
- Asbestos Home Identification Register
- Sample Tag n� Bag Pak
- Asbestos Safety Pak
- Asbestos Dust Protector Pak
- Asbestos Waste Disposal Pak
- Asbestos Emergency Pak

IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING
The benefits of training in Asbestos awareness and working with Asbestos safely are:
1. Know that your workplace is safe from Asbestos exposure.
2. Know the materials or products in your workplace that may contain Asbestos.
3. Make sure this information is available to all staff or contractors.
4. Ensure contractors hold a current Blue Card. 
5. Where and who to go to for professional help 
- Asbestos & You  have  a 24 hour help line through Carter Corporation on 0417 814 330 

Sharing Our Experience

We have experienced many peoples' real concern and anxiety when Asbestos work has occurred in an unsafe manner.  We want to share our knowledge and practical skills with people who are willing to learn how to take preventative action to identify Asbestos products and manage them in their workplace - safely.