Asbestos Awareness Training
Comprehensive Asbestos Awareness Training for safe work practices and legal compliance.
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About this event
Asbestos Awareness Training is an essential course for individuals working in environments where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be present. This course equips participants with vital knowledge to identify asbestos, understand its dangers, comply with regulations, and implement safe working practices. Whether you are a tradesperson, building manager, contractor, or general employee, this course is your first step toward protecting yourself and others from the harmful effects of asbestos exposure.
Understanding asbestos is crucial because it remains one of the most dangerous health risks in occupational environments, linked to diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Despite being banned in many countries, asbestos still exists in millions of buildings globally. Therefore, proper asbestos awareness training is not just a legal requirement in many jurisdictions — it's a life-saving necessity.
This in-depth course is designed in modules to guide learners through all critical aspects of asbestos: from its origins and uses to current laws, risk assessments, emergency procedures, and waste disposal. Each module ends with an assessment to test and reinforce your knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify different types of asbestos and their common applications.
- Understand health hazards linked to asbestos exposure and inhalation.
- Recognize key regulations surrounding asbestos control and handling.
- Apply safety procedures when working near asbestos materials.
- Conduct basic asbestos risk assessments and hazard identification.
- Respond effectively to asbestos emergencies and containment needs.
Course Link: Asbestos Awareness Training
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction – What is Asbestos and its Dangers
This foundational module explores the history, types, and physical properties of asbestos. You'll learn how it was used, why it was popular, and the risks it poses today. Learn to distinguish between chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, and other asbestos forms. We discuss the diseases caused by asbestos, the latency period, and how fibers affect lungs.
Assessment Module 01_Multiple-choice quiz to review types, health impacts, and asbestos history.
Module 02: Asbestos Regulations and Safety Procedures
Learn about international regulations governing asbestos handling. This module highlights key legislation like the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) and OSHA guidelines. You will explore duties of employers and employees, risk management policies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
Assessment Module 02_Scenario-based questions testing regulation comprehension and procedural knowledge.
Module 03: Surveys and Assessment
Understand the different types of asbestos surveys: Management Surveys, Refurbishment Surveys, and Demolition Surveys. Learn to interpret survey results and integrate findings into risk assessments and action plans.
Assessment Module 03_Interactive assessment evaluating knowledge of survey types and reporting.
Module 04: Asbestos Waste Disposal and Dealing with Emergencies
Explore best practices for disposing of asbestos-containing materials safely and legally. Learn how to handle accidental exposure, seal off contaminated areas, and implement emergency response strategies effectively.
Assessment Module 04_Case-based quiz focusing on real-world asbestos emergencies and disposal.
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This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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