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Asbestos Awareness

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Module 1 - What is Asbestos?

What is Asbestos?
Different Types of Asbestos
Serpentine or Amphibole?
Chrysotile
Amosite
Crocidolite
Actinolite, Tremolite and Anthophyllite
Identification of Asbestos
End of Module Quiz

Module 2 - History of Asbestos

History of Asbestos
History of Asbestos
Key Events in New Zealand
End of Module Quiz

Module 3 - Health Effects

Health Effects
Health Effects
Asbestosis
Mesothelioma
Other Asbestos Related Diseases
End of Module Quiz

Module 4 - Why was Asbestos Used?

Why was Asbestos Used?
Why was Asbestos Used?
Why was Asbestos Used?
Old Asbestos Containing Products
Old Asbestos Containing Products
Who is at Risk?
Who is at Risk?
Occupations at Risk
End of Module Quiz

Module 5 - Asbestos Containing Materials

ACM's
Sprayed Coating
Cement Flue
Fibre Cement Water Tank
Decorative Coatings
Reinforced Plastics
Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Ceiling Panels
Textile Flashguards
Electrical Backing Board
Loose Fill Insulation
Gaskets, Rope and Paper
AIB Internal Door Linings
AIB Wall Linings
Thermal Insulation
Textile Fire Blanket
Boilers and Storage Heaters (AIB)
Thermoplastic Floor Tiles
Fibre Cement Roofing
Fibre Cement Soffit
Fibre Cement Wall Cladding
Fibre Cement Rainwater Goods
Mastic's
Fibre Cement / AIB Infill Panels
End of Module Quiz

Module 6 - PPE/RPE, Emergencies and Procedures

RPE
RPE - Fit Test
RPE - Selection
PPE
PPE - Coveralls
PPE - Gloves & Footwear
Emergencies and Procedures
Emergencies and Procedures
Emergencies and Procedures
Emergencies and Procedures
Preventative Measures
Asbestos Health Monitoring
End of Module Quiz

Module 7 - Surveys, Clearances and Air Monitoring

Asbestos Surveys
Management Surveys
Refurbishment / Demolition Surveys
Asbestos Surveyor Competency
Asbestos Management Plans (AMP's)
Clearances
Air Monitoring
Air Monitoring Analysis
Licensed Asbestos Assessors
End of Module Quiz

Module 8 - Safe Handling of Asbestos (<10m² Non-Friable)

Working with Asbestos
Personal Decontamination
Personal Decontamination
Personal Decontamination
Checking RPE
Storing PPE / RPE
PPE / RPE Checklist – Removing <10m² Non-Friable
Equipment Checklist – Removing <10m² Non-Friable
Entering an Asbestos Work Area
Procedure
Procedure
Leaving an Asbestos Work Area
Working with Asbestos - Key Points
Decontaminating / Storing Tools
Decontaminating / Storing Tools
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum Cleaners
Asbestos Waste Disposal
Asbestos Waste Disposal

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