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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).
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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
Covered in this course
Course contents
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
- 1 Asbestos Awareness
- 2 Practical 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, 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 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, it can lead to a host of life-threatening diseases – including asbestosis, pleural thickening, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
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!
Presented by
Chris MillerThe importance of Asbestos Awareness Training
It’s important that you comply with the law and understand the positive impact this training course can have on your organisation and employees.
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Asbestos Awareness Training certificate
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Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This Asbestos Awareness Training course concludes with a 14 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questions guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Asbestos Awareness Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
4,658 real user reviews
Very informative
Been in the game a long time and i never knew it went back to Egyptian times. Everydays a school day.
Well presented.
The training was well presented and made simple to understand and the video/interview at the end hits home very quickly and effectively.
A great course for a refresh.
This user gave this course a rating of 5/5 stars
Very informative and understandable
Had sufficient content to give understanding of the dangers of asbestos and what you should do if found / in contact with.
good course
A very interesting and factual course.
Informative
Found training informative and thorough without being complicated. Clearly indicated risks and management.
Concise and to the point
Having attended a number of courses over the years for asbestos awareness, this has been put together very well. It is always good to have refresher courses to remind you of the hazards and dangers of working in areas where asbestos is or maybe present and what to do if discovered.
Easy listening and interesting
The on line training video was precise and kept you engaged in it's context.
Why is this training important?
Compliance
It's important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 - which came into force on 6th April 2012 - requires that the responsible person (or duty holder) in all non-domestic premises is responsible for ensuring that people who work there or visit the premises are protected against ill-health from exposure to asbestos. This includes all non-domestic buildings – industrial, commercial or public buildings – for example, offices, schools, hospitals, factories, shops and warehouses.
"Every employer must prevent the exposure to asbestos of any employee employed by that employer so far as is reasonably practicable."
- Is this course approved?
- Yes, this course is IOSH approved and IATP Accredited for your total reassurance.
- How long does this course take to complete?
- This course takes just 35 minutes to complete and can be completed on any device.
- Is this training mandatory?
- Asbestos Awareness Training is mandatory for workers who could ‘foreseeably’ be exposed to asbestos. In particular, it should be given to demolition, refurbishment, maintenance and other tradesmen who are likely to disturb asbestos when carrying out work. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so if you think you or your staff could come into contact with asbestos, get training sorted.
- Why is this training important?
- Despite asbestos being banned for over 20 years, around 5,000 people per year are still dying in the UK due to asbestos-related diseases. Awareness training can play a vital role in preventing exposure and further harm from asbestos containing materials.
- Do you offer a free trial?
- Yes, as with any iHASCO course, you can try it for free at any time without obligation.
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