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Asbestos Awareness Training
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.
Course Description
This training course was designed for workers who may potentially come into contact with asbestos whilst at work. The course informs the user of what asbestos is, where it might be found, and what it’s used for; and why it’s dangerous.
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 PPE to keep the worker safe.
Target Audience
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).
Advantages
This Online Asbestos Awareness course is approved by leading industry bodies CPD, IATP & IOSH.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training in around their work and personal life.
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
Further Progression & Related Courses
Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this course include:
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Awareness | 1 | Asbestos Awareness | 100% |
| Asbestos Awareness | 2 | Practical Steps | 100% |
Recommended System Requirements:
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration:
35 minutes
(Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
