Asbestos Awareness

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 states that every employer must ensure that adequate information, instructions and training are given to employees who are liable to be exposed to asbestos. Fulfil your obligations and responsibilities with our online Asbestos Awareness training course.

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Legally, all employers must ensure all employees are aware of where asbestos and related materials are likely to be found. This Asbestos Awareness course will outline how to avoid the risk of exposure and inform them of the correct protective equipment that is to be provided to keep them safe. According to HSE, the number of asbestos-related deaths alone is around 5,000 per year. Protect your employees and your company.

This online Asbestos Awareness training course is designed to teach learners the definition of asbestos, where asbestos may be found, the asbestos ban in 1999, the government regulations there are in regard to asbestos, and how to carry out a risk assessment regarding asbestos. Along with how to create a management plan for asbestos, the PPE needed when dealing with asbestos, how to work safely with asbestos and how to deal with asbestos related emergencies.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this Asbestos Awareness training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level

There are no barriers to entry on this online Asbestos course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this Asbestos Awareness training online, either download your certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This online Asbestos training online is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Asbestos Awareness Training Course Outline

The aim of the Asbestos training courses is to greater increase your understanding of asbestos, including how to work around this harmful substance safely, and your awareness of relevant legislation.

The key points covered in this course are:

Introduction and definitions
Locations that asbestos can be found
The asbestos ban in 1999
Government regulations
Risk assessment
Management plans
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE and RPE)
Safe working practice
Asbestos-related emergencies

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Asbestos Awareness Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Asbestos Awareness training course, learners should know and understand the following:

Introduction and definitions
Learn and understand what asbestos is and how it affects people
Locations
Learn the locations where asbestos may be found
The asbestos ban in 1999
Learn and understand what the asbestos ban of 1999 is and what is covered under it
Government regulations
Learn and understand what rules and regulations were put in place by the government in relation to asbestos
Risk assessment
Learn how to plan and carry out a risk assessment for asbestos
Management plans
Learn how to create a management plan for dealing with asbestos
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE and RPE)
Learn and understand what type of personal protective equipment is needed when dealing with asbestos
Safe working practice
Learn how to work safely when dealing with asbestos
Asbestos-related emergencies
Understand how to deal with an asbestos-related emergency if one may occur

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FAQs - ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions that are put to our specialists.

How many types of asbestos training are there?

In the UK there are 3 types of asbestos training.

Asbestos awareness
Non-licensable work with asbestos including NNLW
Licensable work with asbestos

Here at Flexebee, we offer an Asbestos Awareness training course intended to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal activity which could disturb the fabric of a building or another item which might contain asbestos. Sign up today!

Who is asbestos awareness training is suitable for?

Our Asbestos awareness training is designed to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work. This could include:

General maintenance workers
Electricians
Plumbers
Joiners
Painters and decorators
Plasterers
Construction workers
Roofers
Shop fitters
Gas fitters
Heating and ventilation engineers
Demolition workers
Telecommunication engineers
Fire/burglar alarm installers
Computer and data installers
Architects
Building surveyors

How long is asbestos awareness training valid for? Here at Flexebee, our Asbestos Awareness Training Course is valid for 1 year. That would mean the learner would have to re-complete the training course every year to stay compliant.

Is asbestos awareness training mandatory? Every employer must make sure that anyone who is liable to disturb asbestos during their normal work, or who supervises those employees, gets the correct level of information, instruction and training so that they can work safely and competently without risk to themselves or others.