Asbestos Awareness
Course Benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of flexible and accessible online study programs, open to candidates worldwide with no fixed study schedules. Enrol online for this exclusive Asbestos Awareness training programme and gain access to the following benefits as standard:
- A detailed introduction to the essentials of asbestos management and how to respond to incidents involving the discovery or disturbance of asbestos.
- The opportunity to build the confidence you need to take control in the event of an accident or emergency, until appropriately licensed personnel arrive.
- An essential overview of the responsibilities of those who may discover asbestos-containing materials and how to act to ensure the safety of the workforce.
- The freedom to complete the course at a time and pace to suit your existing commitments, with no time restrictions imposed.
- Access to our dynamic digital learning platform, where you can access your course materials and assignments 24/7 from any connected device.
Learning Objectives
Developing an awareness of the risks posed by asbestos-containing materials is primarily about keeping yourself and those around you safe from potential harm. It is possible for anyone working on a property of any kind constructed up to the year 2000 to encounter asbestos in a variety of forms at any time.
Knowing how to react immediately upon the discovery (or suspected discovery) of asbestos can literally make the difference between life and death. Thousands of workers continue to lose their lives each year due to the long-term effects of exposure to asbestos. The use of asbestos in the UK has been prohibited for more than two decades, but the material is still present in millions of homes, businesses and industrial premises across the country.
This essential course for contractors examines the ongoing risk posed by the presence of asbestos-containing materials, along with what can be done to prevent asbestos-related illness and how to react up on the discovery of asbestos.
Upon completion of this Asbestos Awareness training programme, candidates will benefit from the ability to:
- Understand and acknowledge the risk posed by asbestos-containing materials
- Know exactly what to do if asbestos is discovered or suspected
- Determine whether or not a licensed asbestos remover is needed
- Differentiate between the different types of asbestos related illness
- Put proactive measures in place to prevent illness or injury
- Act confidently in the case of an asbestos-related emergency
- Help and support others who lack formal asbestos awareness training
Ultimately, this course is designed to empower workers at all levels with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to safeguard their health and wellbeing, along with that of all other workers and members of the public in the vicinity.
Course Outline
This exclusive online course consists of six modules, which conclude with online assessments for submission to your assigned tutor. Topics covered include the following key knowledge areas and essential competencies:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Asbestos
This Asbestos Awareness unit covers the following key topics:
- Why is Asbestos Dangerous?
- Asbestos Related Diseases
- Common Materials that may Contain Asbestos
- Loose Fill Asbestos
- Lagging and insulation
- Sprayed Coatings
- Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB)
- Floor Tiles, Textiles and Composites
- Textured Coatings
- Asbestos Cement
- Roofing Felt
- Rope Seals and Gaskets
- Plus More
Unit 2 – Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
This Asbestos Awareness unit covers the following key topics:
- Licensable Work with Asbestos
- Examples of Licensable Work
- Examples of Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW) with Asbestos
- Examples of Non-Licensed Work with Asbestos
- Maintenance Work Involved
- Enforcing Authority to Notify Based on the Type of Premises/Activity
- Plus More
Unit 3 – Asbestos Risk Assessment
This Asbestos Awareness unit covers the following key topics:
- Managing and Working With Asbestos
- Identify Whether Asbestos Is Present and Determine its Type and Condition
- Carry out a Risk Assessment
- Ensure those carrying out the Work are Suitably Trained
- Risk Assessments
- Plus More
Unit 4 – Working Safely with Asbestos
This Asbestos Awareness unit covers the following key topics:
- Safer Handling Asbestos In-Situ
- Asbestos identification
- Post Disaster Clear up
- Transitional Settlement and Reconstruction
- Awareness and Training
- Public Awareness
- Worker Training
- Asbestos Handling
- Safer Handling of Asbestos in-Situ Key Points
- Asbestos Disposal
- Selecting and Creating an Asbestos Disposal Site Key Points
- Emission Protection
- Plus More
Unit 5 – Managing Asbestos
This Asbestos Awareness unit covers the following key topics:
- Why Manage Asbestos?
- High Risk Materials
- duty to manage asbestos involve
- Tenancy Arrangements and how Responsibilities may be Allocated or Shared
- What Premises are affected?
- Common parts of domestic premises and how the duty to manage applies
- Plus More
Unit 6 – Emergency Procedures Asbestos
This Asbestos Awareness unit covers the following key topics:
- Unexpected Discovery of Asbestos
- Accidental Release of Asbestos
- Emergency Procedures
- Plus More
