Course Duration
The course will typically take 1 to 2 hours to complete, however as this asbestos training is hosted online, learners can complete each module at a time and pace to suit them.
Asbestos Awareness e-Learning
The Asbestos Awareness e-learning course is designed to ensure that anyone who may come into contact with asbestos knows what asbestos is, where it can be found, the dangers of asbestos and how to protect themselves from accidental exposure. Learners undertaking this course will gain the knowledge and skills required to work safely with asbestos, ensuring that they, and others, remain safe.
Course Overview
If you are in a building that was built before the year 2000, it probably contains asbestos. The dangers that asbestos presents are serious, with it being responsible for around 5,000 deaths per year. Employers must ensure that anyone who could disturb asbestos while carrying out their everyday work understands what asbestos is and how to work in a competent and safe way, without risk to themselves or others. The Asbestos Awareness e-learning course is designed to ensure that anyone who may come into contact with asbestos knows what asbestos is, where it can be found, the dangers of asbestos and how to protect themselves from accidental exposure. Learners undertaking this course will gain the knowledge and skills required to work safely with asbestos, ensuring that they, and others, remain safe.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who could disturb asbestos while carrying out their everyday work.
What You'll Cover
- What asbestos is
- Where it can be found
- Asbestos-related death
- Health implications of asbestos exposure
- Working with asbestos
- Preventing accidental asbestos exposure
Course Information
Everything you need to know before arranging or booking this course.
Assessment
Multiple choice exam paper.
Certification
The Asbestos Awareness e-Learning Course is not an accredited qualification but meets the legal requirement to train staff that may disturb asbestos in their everyday work as laid down by the HSE, https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/training.htm
Requalification
Best practice for asbestos awareness training is to refresh your training on an annual basis.
Prerequisites
People undertaking this qualification must be 14 years of age, or above. There are no other prerequisites for this course.
Delivery Options
e-Learning.
Maximum Learners
N/A
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Training for a Group?
Running this course at your workplace is often the most cost-effective option for groups.
Delivered at Your Venue
We can deliver the course at your workplace or another suitable venue.
Choose Suitable Dates
Arrange dates that work for your team and your organisation.
Focused on Your Workplace
Examples and discussions can focus on your workplace and the situations your team may face.
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