Asbestos: The Facts DVD by Safety Media

Written By Helen Griffiths | Jul 25th, 2008 | | | Category: Safety Media New Product Reviews

The Asbestos DVD by Safety Media provides an overview of asbestos and covers the main areas that you will need to keep in consideration when dealing with, or, with the threat of asbestos. It shows asbestos containing materials, covers legal information in relation to asbestos, the dangers of asbestos, and, advice for employees and employers on keeping safe at work.

The DVD commences by describing what asbestos actually is and explaining the 3 different types of asbestos. There are some very interesting points mentioned about where asbestos comes from and when it was used at its peak. From here it gives several examples of where asbestos can be found and discusses the effects of asbestos and the diseases which are related to it. The DVD provides a basic, easy to understand guide to the health and safety legislation which also informs the viewer of 3 previous sets of Regulations which have now been brought together to become The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. After this, the DVD then discusses the roles and health and safety responsibilities of employees and employers on how and what they are required to do and a guidance on how to protect themselves from exposure or damage due to asbestos.

Who is it for?

This DVD is suitable for health and safety training of groups, particularly, those involved in all building maintenance and refurbishment work but also very useful for alarm installers, engineers, fitters, surveyors and contractors.

What’s included?

The DVD is a time-saving and effective way to train your work force as a group and comes complete with 50 asbestos assessment forms and 10 asbestos training booklets. The Booklets provide your employees with an overview of the main points covered in the DVD giving a fuller learning experience.

A review of the DVD has been undertaken by the ‘Health and Safety at Work’ magazine which was very complimentary on the content, presentation, and, value. It pays particular praise to the content of the current legislation summary and the guidance on what steps to take if you have a doubt as to whether asbestos is present or not. The review states that the DVD package will certainly help to raise the awareness of asbestos and the health problems arising due to lack of knowledge.

The Asbestos DVD is available to purchase for only £139 (plus P&P and VAT). Order online at www.safetymedia.co.uk and receive 10% off your DVD.