General Occupational Safety and Health Courses
(AWK)General Safety in Handling of Asbestos

Any process involving asbestos invariably gives off asbestos dust which can contaminate the workplace and the vicinity. The degree of hazard depends on the concentration of asbestos in the air and the process involved. Asbestos dust is known to be a substance hazardous to health. The purpose of this course is to train participants in the proper way to handle asbestos. This will reduce exposure to asbestos dust by workers and ensure their health as well as that of the public in the vicinity of the workplace.

Highlights:
1. Law related to asbestos control
2. Use of asbestos
3. Health hazards of asbestos
4. Risk assessment
5. Safe use of asbestos
6. Proper use and maintenance of respirator and protective clothing
7. Decontamination procedures and hygiene facilities used in asbestos abatement work
8. Waste disposal procedures
Duration (Hour): 6 hours
Instructor: Professional or OSHC consultant
Language: Cantonese supplemented with Chinese notes
Prerequisites: Ability to read and write in Chinese
Remark: ◎Award of Certificate: 100% attendance and pass the end-of-course examination.
◎Students who do not have sufficient attendance are not allowed to attend the examination
◎Students who absent from the class, late or leave earlier for more than 30 minutes in class will be regarded as absent for that session.
Reserve online (If online enrollment quota is full or you would like to arrange in-house training course, please contact 2311 3322 / 3106 2000.)
Course Code Original Fee
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Class Date Time Apply individual
AWK/25/Q 420 380 210 Tsing Yi 30/12/2025 30/12/2025
(Exam Date:30/12/2025)
09:30-12:30 & 14:00-17:00
Online Quota Full
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AWK/26/A 420 380 210 Tsing Yi 14/01/2026 14/01/2026
(Exam Date:14/01/2026)
09:30-12:30 &14:00-17:00
AWK/26/B 420 380 210 Tsing Yi 10/02/2026 10/02/2026
(Exam Date:10/02/2026)
09:30-12:30 &14:00-17:00
AWK/26/C 420 380 210 Tsing Yi 12/03/2026 12/03/2026
(Exam Date:12/03/2026)
09:30-12:30 &14:00-17:00