Who is this course for?

This course is beneficial to for

• those responsible for premises, building owners or tenants.
• employers who carry out building, demolition, maintenance or repair work.
• employers who carry out work which is liable to expose employees to asbestos (alarm fitters, computer installation etc).
• anyone who works in these types of trades.

The course has been designed to help employers meet their training requirements under regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 which states that any employee liable to be exposed to asbestos must be given adequate information, instruction and training to ensure they can safeguard themselves and other employees and carry out their work effectively.

What does the course cover?

The course content includes the following topics:

• Introduction to asbestos its history and chemistry.
• Health risks from asbestos.
• Asbestos-related diseases.
• Asbestos and smoking.
• Asbestos containing materials overview, friability, uses and locations.
• Legal duties.
• Unexpected discovery of asbestos.
• Accidental release of asbestos and emergency procedures.

How is the course assessed?

At the end of the course, there will be a multiple-choice assessment.

How long does the Asbestos Awareness certificate last?

On successful completion of this course, you will receive an asbestos awareness certificate which is valid for three years.

How long does the training take?

The training course runs for approximately two hours.

How many people can I send on the course?

The course can have up to 15 students