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Your complete resource for asbestos safety and compliance. Products, training, and expert guidance to help you identify, manage and reduce asbestos risks.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of extremely small, strong fibres. Because asbestos fibres are resistant to heat, fire, chemicals and wear, asbestos was historically incorporated into a wide range of building materials and manufactured products.
In New Zealand, asbestos-containing materials can still be present in many existing homes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities and equipment. WorkSafe advises that buildings constructed before 1 January 2000 are likely to contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
Asbestos may also be present in older manufactured products such as brake linings, filters and fire-resistant textiles.
Asbestos is not a risk if it is in good condition and left undisturbed.
The danger occurs when asbestos fibres are released into the air.
This course is based on the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 and WorkSafe NZ’s Approved Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos.
It is designed for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) as part of their work.
The programme is delivered fully online, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate, which comes with a recommended renewal period of two years.
Leading cause of work-related disease deaths in New Zealand.
Buildings built before 1 January 2000 are likely to contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
It is a legal requirement to manage asbestos risks in the workplace
The right training helps workers recognise asbestos, understand the risks and know what to do.
Asbestos Awareness Training for those who may encounter asbestos
Practical, easy to understand and aligned with NZ regulations
Available as an online, self-paced eLearning module
Awareness training is not asbestos removal training.
Additional training or licensing is required for removal work.
When disturbed, asbestos fibres can become airborne and if inhaled, can cause serious diseases including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Asbestos-related diseases can take many years to develop. Managing asbestos risks protects lives.
Awareness requires understanding the following topics that help
Introduction to Asbestos Regulations and ACOPS- Management and removal of asbestos.
What is asbestos and how to identify Asbestos or ACM in buildings.
Overview of Asbestos management plans and asbestos removal plans including personal and asbestos worksite decontamination.
Asbestos work and removal of up to 10m2 of Non-Friable Asbestos.
PPE use and storage. Sampling of asbestos.
Practical demonstration session showing Asbestos Safe Work Practices (Section 11 of the Asbestos ACOP).
Asbestos health hazards: Asbestosis, Mesothelioma and other health risks associated with asbestos inhalation.
Roofing and wall cladding
Fibre cement sheets and boards
Pipe and boiler cement insulation
Ceiling materials
Vinyl flooring & backing
Lagging & insulation products
Electrical equipment
Gaskets, seals & more
You can't tell if a material contains asbestos just by looking at it.
If in doubt, assume it contains asbestos and get it checked
Where asbestos-related work is being carried out, selecting appropriate safety equipment is an important part of controlling exposure.
Rifft Safety supplies a range of products designed to support asbestos management, asbestos-related work and respiratory protection.
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