Management and Removal of Asbestos

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Asbestos and Asbestos-containing Materials

• Non-friable Asbestos
• Friable Asbestos

Module 3: Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure

Module 4: Risk Management of Asbestos-containing Materials

• Identification
• Exposure and Risk Evaluation
• Control Methods

Module 5: Good Practices in Managing Asbestos Exposure

Module 6: Removal of Asbestos-containing Materials

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Notification and WSH Risk Assessment
• Plan of Work, Site Preparation
• Methods: Wet, Glove Bag, Injection
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Decontamination, Waste Disposal
• Air Monitoring (Initial, During, Post-operation)

Module 7: Training Workers

Module 8: Medical Surveillance

• Understand the different types of asbestos-containing materials, including non-friable and friable asbestos, and their associated risks.
• Learn about the health risks of asbestos exposure and its potential impact on workers.
• Explore effective risk management strategies for handling asbestos-containing materials, including identification, exposure evaluation, and control methods.
• Implement good practices in managing exposure to asbestos-containing materials to protect workers and the environment.
• Understand the process of removing asbestos-containing materials, including roles and responsibilities, notification requirements, and conducting WSH risk assessments.
• Prepare for asbestos removal work with proper site control, tool and equipment selection, enclosures, and decontamination facilities.
• Apply appropriate removal methods such as wet, glove bag, injection, and other techniques.
• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including disposable protective clothing and respirators, during asbestos removal.
• Follow proper decontamination procedures and waste disposal protocols to prevent contamination.
• Conduct air monitoring before, during, and after asbestos removal to assess exposure levels and ensure worker safety.
• Provide training for workers involved in asbestos removal and medical surveillance to monitor health over time.