Asbestos Awareness Distance Learning Course

With over 4000 people dying in the UK each year from asbestos, it’s vital that employees are able to both recognise materials with asbestos and avoid the corresponding risks of asbestos. It’s a legal requirement that all employers must give adequate information, instruction and training to all employees who are liable to be exposed to asbestos. Our course provides delegates with the knowledge and understanding of asbestos awareness.

OUTCOMES
On completion of the course delegates should:
 Understand what asbestos is  Identify who can come into contact with asbestos
 Understand asbestos legislation
 Recognise the main types of asbestos
 List some of the likely uses and locations for asbestos products in buildings
 Recognise the diseases caused by exposure to asbestos and understand the increased risk for smokers
 Understand what to do if they accidentally discover or disturb asbestos
 Appreciate Asbestos surveys and registers

BENEFITS
The course is aimed at all employees who may be liable to disturb asbestos while carrying out their normal everyday work, or who may influence how work is carried out, such as:  Ensures compliance with the relevant legislation including:
(please contact us to discuss your requirements).

SUBJECTS COVERED
 Why is Asbestos Training Required?
 Who Needs Asbestos Training?
 What Is Asbestos?
 What Types of Asbestos Are Dangerous?
 Types of Asbestos
 Structure of Asbestos
 Properties of Asbestos
 History of Asbestos
 Examples of Asbestos in Commercial Properties
 Examples of Asbestos in Residential Properties
 Examples of Likely Uses and Locations of Asbestos Products
 Asbestos: What and Who is at Risk?
 Health Hazards of Asbestos
 Framework of Asbestos Legislation
 Sequence of Legislation
 Duty Holder
 Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 in More Detail
 Asbestos Surveys, Plans and Register
 What to Do if you Accidentally Disturb or Discover Asbestos