Asbestos Awareness Courses Manchester
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Our Asbestos Awareness course provides vital knowledge for anyone who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during their work. This includes tradespeople, maintenance workers, facilities staff, and anyone involved in refurbishment, demolition, or routine building tasks.
The course raises awareness of what asbestos is, where it might be found, and why it’s dangerous without teaching how to remove it. Attendees will learn the health risks associated with asbestos exposure, how to avoid disturbing asbestos materials, and the legal duties employers and workers share under UK regulations.
Importance & Why Choose FAST First Aid?
Despite being banned for decades, asbestos remains a major health threat in buildings across the UK. Our UKATA-approved training ensures your team understands how to identify asbestos risks, avoid accidental exposure, and follow safe working practices.
FAST First Aid delivers this important topic in an accessible, jargon-free style, making the material easy to understand and act on. With experienced trainers and a flexible delivery model, we make asbestos awareness engaging, relevant, and fully compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, giving employers confidence and peace of mind.
We can deliver this course on site if requested, we also run Asbestos awareness training in Manchester, Bury, Lancashire and Liverpool.
Why not consider our accredited E-Learning Health & Safety courses.
*This course is in house certificated only and is valid for 12 months only.
Cost of this course is from £65 per person includes certification, registration and refreshments.
Asbestos Awareness Courses Manchester
Who should attend this course?
Anyone who may come into contact with asbestos during work, including electricians, plumbers, decorators, maintenance staff, and site supervisors.
Does this course qualify me to remove asbestos?
No. This course is for awareness only. It does not permit or qualify individuals to remove or work directly on asbestos materials.
Is this course legally required?
Yes. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, employers must ensure that staff likely to encounter asbestos receive appropriate information, instruction, and training. This UKATA-approved course helps meet that requirement.
How long does the training take?
The Asbestos Awareness course typically lasts around 3 hours and is usually delivered in a single session.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Successful participants receive a UKATA-approved certificate of attendance, which is ideal for compliance records and audits.
How often does Asbestos Awareness training need to be refreshed?
HSE guidance strongly recommends that Asbestos Awareness training be refreshed at least once a year. This ensures that workers’ knowledge stays up-to-date with regulations and best practices and that they remain vigilant about identifying risks and avoiding disturbance.
Can you deliver this training on-site?
Yes. We offer flexible training options, including on-site delivery at your premises for convenience and relevance. We work with businesses all over Greater Manchester and the North West of England.
What Does the Course Cover?
Typically delivered over a half-day (around 3 hours), this awareness-level course introduces key asbestos safety principles:
- What is Asbestos?: An introduction to the types of asbestos and why it’s so hazardous.
- Health Effects of Exposure: Understanding the long-term health risks, including mesothelioma and asbestosis.
- Where Asbestos Might Be Found: Common locations in buildings, especially those built before 2000.
- Legal Responsibilities: Overview of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and duty to manage asbestos.
- Avoiding Accidental Disturbance: Safe behaviours to reduce risk and the importance of reporting potential ACMs.
- Emergency Procedures: What to do if you suspect asbestos has been disturbed.