Asbestos: every Aussie knows about it and every Aussie wants to stay well away from it. Unfortunately, this nasty mineral can be found in thousands of homes and businesses across the country that were built before the late-1980s. As such, as much as we all want to stay away from it, there are many industries that should require employees to undergo awareness training so that they don’t accidentally aggravate or inhale this toxic substance.
Because, after all, the mineral can cause a whole range of lethal health problems, including lung cancer among others. We don’t mean to be alarmist, but Australia is a nation that, unfortunately, fell victim to its overuse back in the day. That overuse ensures that it can still be found in the walls and ceilings of homes and businesses across the country and therefore you should enlist asbestos awareness training for the following reasons:
It helps employees spot the mineral
To the uninitiated, this nasty and highly toxic mineral can be hard to spot. But, with the help of professional training, you and your team will be able to spot it right where it sits and create a remediation plan for it when necessary. There are numerous types of the mineral that can be found in Aussie businesses, including amosite, crocidolite and chrysotile, and you must be aware of each of them to ensure that you don’t accidentally agitate them and permeate them through your workplace.
There are numerous industries that could use this service
There are many Aussie industries whose employees could benefit from asbestos awareness training. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Architects
- Carpenters
- Construction workers
- Demolition workers
- Electricians
- Gas fitters
- Plasterers
- Roof repairers
And much, much more. Essentially, any work that could see you knocking out walls and ceilings on any given day is work that requires this service. You can ensure that you and your team – regardless of your industry – are aware of the dangers this mineral presents and aware of what it looks like if or when you come across it.
It can help builders ensure safe renovations
There are thousands of Aussie homeowners looking to renovate their properties. Unfortunately, most properties that people wish to renovate are those built before the 90s. It’s only natural that homeowners would want to upgrade an older home into something more contemporary but it must be done safely.
Therefore, asbestos awareness training is one of the most important things for Aussie renovations teams to undertake. It will ensure that they can conduct safe renovations for homeowners looking to upgrade and provide helpful advice if the older home does contain the nasty mineral.
You will know what to do if you come across it
Many people know what the mineral looks like but don’t know how to respond when they come across it. Naturally, this educational service will help you understand exactly what to do in the event of coming across the mineral. It will ensure that you can cordon off the area to ensure that no one comes into contact with it or agitates it.
What’s more, it ensures that you will already be in contact with a team of experts whose duty it is to rid Aussie businesses of this nasty mineral. So, if you and your team haven’t already undertaken this program, it’s probably a very good idea, especially if you’re about to find yourselves knocking down a few walls!
