Asbestos Awareness Course

Asbestos Awareness Course

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Asbestos is an extremely hazardous substance that causes serious ill-health to anyone who disturbs or damages it. All workers who may come into contact with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) must be trained so that they can work safely. This includes work with potential ACMs, accidental discovery of asbestos, and accidental damage to asbestos and ACMs.

This HSE compliant Asbestos Awareness (Category A) course provides a detailed introduction to the dangers of working with asbestos. By passing this course you will comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. You will understand what asbestos is and where you may encounter it, the dangers associated with asbestos exposure and what to do if you discover asbestos. This must-know information will help you or your team to stay safe.


Course Content

An Introduction to Asbestos and Asbestos Legislation
Welcome
Introduction
What is Asbestos?
A Brief History of Asbestos
Why Asbestos is a Problem
Regulatory Protections
Asbestos Legislation Timeline
Asbestos and Asbestos Legislation Quiz 1 Quiz
Types of Asbestos
Types of Asbestos – Introduction
The Different Types of Asbestos
Key Characteristics and Why Asbestos Was Used
Asbestos in Buildings
Which Buildings May Contain Asbestos?
Where Can You find Asbestos in Buildings?
Asbestos in Commercial Premises
Asbestos in Industrial Premises
Asbestos in Domestic Properties
Asbestos in Buildings – Risk Table
Asbestos in Buildings – Summary
Types of Asbestos and Asbestos in Buildings Quiz 1 Quiz
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