Asbestos Awareness Training
This Asbestos Awareness training course is for anyone who works with, or might potentially come into contact with asbestos at work. It looks at what asbestos is, what an Asbestos Management Plan is; it considers some of the major diseases associated with working with asbestos and the effects they have on the human body; and it covers what you should do if you are ever accidentally exposed. The course is IOSH Approved and has been audited by the Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP). In the UK alone, the HSE puts the number of asbestos-related deaths at around 5,000 per year due to asbestos work in the construction, renovation and building industries.
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In the UK alone, the HSE puts the number of asbestos-related deaths at around 5,000 per year
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Learning outcomes
- Learn about what the law says about asbestos
- Learn about what you should do if you disturb small and/or large amounts or asbestos
- Understand the steps to take to reduce and remove the risks at work
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Course contents
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
- 1Asbestos Awareness
- 2Practical Steps
Section 1
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that crystallises into lots of tiny fibres. In this section we will take a look at what is asbestos is and why it is dangerous, the 6 different types of asbestos, the history of asbestos, who is at risk, asbestos containing materials as well as asbestos-related diseases.
Section 2
In this section, we take a look at practical steps to reduce and remove the risks at work. We focus on Asbestos Management Plans (including asbestos removal from qualified HSE teams), what to do if you unexpectedly find/discover/disturb asbestos, what to do if you disturb asbestos and show a mans story who worked with asbestos for years.
About this course
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their staff know where asbestos and related materials are likely to be found, how to avoid the risk of exposure and to provide the necessary protective equipment to keep them safe.
This high-quality Asbestos Awareness training course teaches you all you need to know about basic asbestos awareness in a concise online training format.
Asbestos is the name given to a group of natural minerals which have been used for centuries. Valued for its durability and heat resistance, asbestos was often used as insulation in buildings, as flooring and roofing, and sprayed onto ceilings and walls. However, when broken down into tiny fibres and breathed in, asbestos turns into a hazardous material which can lead to a host of life-threatening diseases – including asbestosis, pleural thickening, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. This is why awareness training is so important.
When was Asbestos banned in the UK?
In 1999, Asbestos was fully banned from use in the UK. However, despite this, it’s still responsible for over 5000 deaths every year. Many buildings constructed before the year 2000 may still have asbestos in them, meaning that it’s absolutely crucial that anyone who might be exposed – such as carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, and builders – must have asbestos awareness training.
This Asbestos Awareness training provides you with everything you need to know about the basics of asbestos safety awareness, and it does so in a concise, easily understood, and engaging format. However, please note – only HSE licensed contractors can test for and remove asbestos! Whilst you can’t remove asbestos yourself, education around it can be life saving by taking into account asbestos risk management and awareness training.
Effective Asbestos Awareness Training – A life saver?
The Health & Safety Executive puts the number of Asbestos-related deaths at over 5,000 per year in the UK alone. That’s an average of 13 people a day dying from conditions caused by previous exposure to asbestos. Learn why Asbestos Awareness training is so important.
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