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Asbestos Awareness training

A lack of understanding of the risks around asbestos at work can expose employees to major health risks.

Our RoSPA and CPD accredited online Asbestos Awareness training is created alongside industry experts and covers asbestos identification, the potential health issues and ways to identify and manage associated risks.

Why is Asbestos Awareness training important?

According to the HSE, asbestos kills around 5000 workers each year.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 sets out the expectations for employee asbestos awareness training, and this course aims to help our clients meet these requirements.

Workers and supervisors must be able to recognise asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and know what to do if they come across them in order to protect themselves and others.

Features of our Asbestos Awareness training

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What's included on our Asbestos Awareness training?

Our online asbestos awareness course ensures that anyone working where asbestos may be present has the knowledge to protect themselves and others from the dangers associated with this hazardous material.

This training will help learners to:

  • Identify asbestos and how to recognise the risks and hazards
  • Understand the history of the regulations
  • Identify the control measures including signs and symbols, registers and asbestos drawings
  • Recognise the importance of asbestos removal
  • Realise the importance of risk assessments
  • Identify training requirements based on risk exposure

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Why choose Access Learning for Asbestos Awareness training?

Engaging and accessible learning

Provide an online Asbestos Awareness course that fits around the busy schedules of employees by delivering bite-sized courses and the ability to learn on-the-go through our mobile app.

Robust assessments and reporting

Ensure employees are adequately trained, appropriately understand course material and are ultimately protected from the risks associated with asbestos with robust assessments and comprehensive reporting.

Accredited and expert-led training

Our accredited online Asbestos Awareness course is continually updated with our subject matter experts to ensure employees are continually protected from the risks associated with asbestos.

Build a culture of health and safety

Our Asbestos Awareness training ensures a shared understanding across the business of the risks associated with asbestos and the behaviours and procedures required to keep everyone safe within the workplace.

Who is asbestos awareness training suitable for?

Part of our comprehensive Health and Safety training catalogue

Our comprehensive, accredited Health and Safety training catalogue covers a broad range of topics to help businesses create a culture of safety and promote a safe and secure working environment, ultimately protecting employees and stakeholders.

Empowering employees to understand relevant risks and mandatory health and safety requirements in the workplace, this training reduces the risk of legal repercussions and safeguards the reputation of your organisation, while ensuring all stakeholders are protected in the workplace.

  • As the UK’s largest provider of health and safety training, we provide a wide range of eLearning courses addressing everything from specialist areas such as Chemical Hazards and Specialist Environments to fundamental training covering physical and mental wellbeing
  • CPD accredited and produced and written by industry-specific subject matter experts
  • Engaging and accessible content, including real-life scenarios and bitesize modules
  • End of course assessments to ensure knowledge retention and provide effective reporting to governing bodies
  • Robust reporting and powerful tracking to ensure compliance and peace of mind.

A holistic approach to safety in the workplace, that includes not just Asbestos Awareness training but a wide array of health and safety courses, is crucial for businesses in maintaining its reputation and building strong and successful teams.

See what training is included in our broader health and safety training suite.

Our online Asbestos Awareness training is fully accredited.

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Who is most at risk of asbestos exposure?

In the workplace, any individual that works with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) or is likely to encounter asbestos during normal work is at risk of asbestos exposure, especially if they’re not adequately trained in asbestos awareness.

Some roles that are at high risk of asbestos exposure include:

  • Construction Workers: They often encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during renovations, demolitions, or repairs.
  • Shipyard Workers: Asbestos was widely used in shipbuilding, so shipyard workers are at increased risk of exposure to ACMs.
  • Miners: Asbestos miners face direct exposure during extraction.
  • Insulators and Plumbers: Insulation materials that insulators and plumbers often work with contain asbestos.
  • Electricians and HVAC Technicians: ACMs are found often in electrical panels and HVAC systems.
  • Firefighters: Asbestos fibers can be released during firefighting.
  • Maintenance Staff: Older buildings or buildings of a certain period often contain asbestos.

Is it mandatory to have asbestos awareness training?

Yes, in the UK, it is mandatory for employers to provide asbestos awareness training to workers who may encounter asbestos or ACMs during their normal work activities.

Failure to provide adequate asbestos awareness training can result in fines and puts staff who are likely to encounter ACMs at serious risk.

How long does this Asbestos Awareness training take?

This online Asbestos Awareness course can take up to 30 minutes to complete.

It can be completed at a time that suits the learner and doesn’t need to be completed in one sitting, meaning it is flexible for your employees.

The engaging course material and regular assessments allow for efficient completion while ensuring maximum knowledge retention.

What certificate will I get at the end of this Asbestos Awareness training?

You will receive a certificate of achievement on successful completion of the Asbestos Awareness training assessment.

Our online Asbestos Awareness course is fully accredited through RoSPA.