E-LEARNING COURSE

Asbestos Awareness

Course Description

Asbestos Awareness

Although asbestos is banned, it remains present in properties throughout Manchester and the North West. This Asbestos Awareness course equips you with the critical knowledge to recognise risks, understand your legal responsibilities, and work safely in environments where asbestos may exist.

Whether you’re on the tools or managing a team, this course helps you protect yourself and others.

Who Is This Course For?

General Maintenance Staff
Electricians, Plumbers, Joiners, and Gas Fitters
Construction and Demolition Workers
Roofers and Plasterers
HVAC and Data Cabling Installers
Building Surveyors and Architects

Why Is This Training Important?
Asbestos remains the UK’s leading cause of work-related deaths. This course addresses that risk by educating workers and employers on how to stay safe and legally compliant. By completing it, you’ll reduce the risk of exposure, demonstrate best practice, and support a culture of health and safety.

Course Content Breakdown

Asbestos Basics
What is asbestos? Where was it used? Learn the facts behind its deadly legacy.
Types and Locations
Identify the different forms of asbestos and where they’re commonly found in buildings.
Legal Framework
Understand your duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, including the responsibilities of duty holders and workers.
Emergency Protocols
Learn what to do if you discover or accidentally disturb potential asbestos materials.

Learning Outcomes

Identify likely asbestos-containing materials
Understand the health risks of exposure
Comply with current asbestos regulations
Respond correctly in an emergency

Course Features

Course Type: Online E-Learning
Accreditation: CPD Certified, RoSPA Assured
Assessment: End-of-course multiple-choice test
Certificate: Free, instant PDF certificate upon completion
Duration: Approx. 2-3 hours
Access: 12 months access to course materials

As well as informing you about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver a lot more information about: Recognising asbestos, where it's used, minimising the risks and the legislation about working with asbestos.

Approved by: CPD & IIRSM

*The course duration 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.

Price:

£65

Duration: 12.00 minutes*

All pricing is in GBP.

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