SA007 Smart Awards – Asbestos Awareness Training in Portadown, Northern Ireland
Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Price: £250 (ex VAT)
OH Safety in Portadown delivers the SA007 Smart Awards – Asbestos Awareness course, providing delegates with the essential knowledge to work safely around asbestos in construction and utilities environments.
This foundation-level accreditation equips learners to identify asbestos hazards, understand legislation, and implement safe working practices. It is suitable for both new entrants and existing workers in these industries.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Construction operatives
- Utilities workers
- Maintenance personnel in construction or utilities
- Site supervisors and managers
- Anyone entering or working in environments where asbestos may be present
Open to delegates aged 16+, with no formal prerequisites.
Course Aim
The SA007 Asbestos Awareness course aims to equip delegates with the knowledge to:
- Identify the properties and types of asbestos
- Understand its impact on human health
- Avoid risks associated with asbestos exposure
- Comply with relevant legislation and workplace regulations
- Recognise the presence of regulated asbestos
- Follow correct procedures in the event of an asbestos emergency
- Know when specialist advice is required for complex situations
- Understand personal decontamination requirements
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Know the health hazards associated with asbestos
- Identify types, uses, and minimum legal requirements concerning asbestos
- Understand prevention and control measures for asbestos
- Recognise typical hazards and risks associated with asbestos
- Respond effectively to an asbestos emergency in the workplace
This ensures delegates can work safely and confidently in asbestos-risk environments.
Assessment Method
The SA007 qualification includes a theory assessment composed of multiple-choice questions. Delegates must pass this assessment to achieve the award.
Certification
Upon successful completion, delegates receive a Smart Awards SA007 Asbestos Awareness Certificate, valid for 3 years.
To maintain competence, the qualification must be renewed or refreshed after expiry.