Asbestos training:
simple operations

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About asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous substance that was widely used in the construction industry in the past for its excellent insulating, fireproofing and reinforcing properties. Although the use of asbestos has been banned in Belgium since 2001, it still remains present in many buildings and installations.
Correct handling of asbestos-containing materials is therefore crucial to avoid health risks. The Asbestos: simple operations training is designed to teach professionals how to handle asbestos safely during minor works.

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Duration

Basic training covers about 32 hours.
Annual refresher training of 8 hours is mandatory.

Certificate of participation

After the training and internal trial, we provide an official certificate.

Price

€ 1200 excl. VAT (total)
for maximum 12 participants

Working safely and responsibly with materials containing asbestos

The asbestos: simple operations training enables professionals to handle asbestos safely and responsibly. By applying the right knowledge and protection, they can help minimise health risks to themselves and others. This training gives them the tools to recognise and handle asbestos in a legally correct way, so that no dangerous situations arise during their work.

The course teaches participants how to recognise asbestos, take safety measures and avoid asbestos fibres, among other things. The aim is to equip the participant with the right knowledge and skills to safely carry out minor interventions, such as replacing an asbestos-containing roof tile or drilling holes in an asbestos-containing wall.

Our training focuses on understanding the risks and hazards of confined spaces, as well as teaching methods for dealing with these risks.

BASIC INFORMATION

TRAINING CONTENT

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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What is asbetos?

Asbestos is a natural mineral composed of microscopic, fibrous crystals. These fibres are particularly strong, hard-wearing and resistant to heat and chemicals. As a result, asbestos used to be widely used in the construction industry, for example in roofs, cladding, pipes and insulation materials.

Although the material appears harmless at first glance, it becomes dangerous when asbestos fibres are released into the air. This happens, for example, when breaking, sawing or drilling into asbestos-containing materials. Inhaled asbestos fibres can cause serious health problems, such as lung cancer, asbestosis (dust lung) and mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer of the lung or peritoneum. These diseases often appear years after exposure, making it important to prevent exposure from the start.

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Companies sometimes face very specific hazards, such as handling asbestos, quartz dust and other chemical and carcinogenic substances. There is no doubt about the potential dangers of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials. Since the 2006 Royal Decree, all construction workers who come into contact with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials are required to undergo training on how to handle this material.

Sometimes the environment itself poses the greatest risk, for example due to narrow access, confined spaces or because it is not designed for short or normal stays.

Inhaling loose asbestos fibers poses significant health risks. Therefore, it is essential to use personal protective equipment.

The simple operations training is specifically aimed at professionals who come into sporadic contact with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials during their work. This can occur, for example, during maintenance and repair work in old buildings where asbestos-containing materials are present. Think handymen, electricians, plumbers and other technical professions. This training teaches them how to perform simple operations with asbestos-containing materials without endangering their own health or that of others.

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Belgian legislation on asbestos

In Belgium, asbestos was only completely banned in 2001, although its use had been restricted since the 1990s. This means that many buildings constructed before this period may still contain asbestos. Therefore, rules around the identification, management, demolition and removal of asbestos remain crucial to avoid exposure and health risks.

Belgian legislation on asbestos is laid down in various regulations, including the Royal Decree of 16 March 2006, which prescribes the protection of workers from asbestos. According to this legislation, it is mandatory to carry out a risk analysis before any work takes place in a building where asbestos may be present. It also requires workers who may come into contact with asbestos to undergo specific training to make them aware of the risks and learn the correct procedures.

There is also the Asbestos Abatement Plan 2022-2034, which aims to make Belgium asbestos-safe by 2034. This means removing asbestos from buildings and infrastructure as much as possible, especially in places where people may come into contact with asbestos fibres on a daily basis.

Asbestos removal

The demolition and removal of asbestos-containing material is subject to strict regulations in Belgium. Only licensed and certified asbestos removal companies are allowed to carry out works involving the demolition and removal of large quantities of asbestos. For smaller operations, however, it is allowed to carry out operations yourself, provided proper training and protection.

In addition, there is a notification requirement for the removal of asbestos. Before removal can be started, a notification must be made to the competent authorities. An asbestos inventory must also be drawn up by a certified inspector for buildings constructed before 2001. This inventory lists where asbestos is present and what condition it is in.

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Prevom: a recognised training partner

We attach great importance to the quality of our training courses. This is why we make every effort to continue to guarantee this high quality.

Prevom has obtained various qualifications and recognitions thanks to this proactive attitude.

More information on all our accreditations can be found here.

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Prevom is a recognised service provider under the SME portfolio.

Thanks to this recognition, your company can make use of financial concessions from the SME-P for our training courses.

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Prevom is also an approved service provider by WSE (Work Social Economy) of the Flemish government. This entitles our training PAIII to Flemish training leave. Recognition number: ODB-1002616

Prevom has successfully completed a Qfor audit.

This quality label (aimed at training courses and consultancy) is indicative of the quality of our training courses.

We are committed to guaranteeing the quality of our training courses in various ways.

Prevom is a BeSaCC-approved examination centre. This means that Prevom is officially allowed to conduct exams for personal SCC certificates (SCC basic and SOS-SCC).

Prevom works together with various organisations in the construction sector.

Our customers are therefore eligible for a premium for certain relevant training courses (such as safety training for the construction sector).

As a white-collar worker belonging to Joint Committee 200, you will receive financial support from Cevora and can apply for a training grant.

Alimento groups the sectoral services offered to food industry workers and employers under the management of the social partners (PC 118 and PC 220).

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