Asbestos Awareness Training Course

IATP, IIRSM & CPD Approved

Asbestos is considered one of the most hazardous building materials ever used. Every year, thousands of individuals develop serious illnesses or die as a result of asbestos exposure, with the material being extensively used in construction up until the year 2000.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) apply to employers, employees, the self-employed, and duty holders, governing all work involving asbestos-containing materials. Regulation 10 of CAR requires employers to ensure that employees who may be exposed to asbestos receive appropriate information, instruction, and training. This includes maintenance staff and others who may come into contact with or disturb asbestos-containing materials.

This course not only highlights the dangers of working with asbestos but also helps candidates identify asbestos-containing materials, understand where it was commonly used, and learn practical steps to minimise risks. The course also covers the key legislation surrounding asbestos work.

Each module concludes with a series of multiple-choice questions. Candidates must achieve a 100% pass rate to successfully complete the course. They will have the chance to review their answers before final submission and will be given up to three attempts to meet the required standard.

Target Audience

The Asbestos Awareness course is designed for anyone who might encounter asbestos in their job. This typically includes professionals such as builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and those in maintenance or construction-related trades.

Advantages

By understanding which products are likely to contain asbestos and recognising the associated risks, workers and supervisors gain crucial knowledge to avoid disturbing asbestos during their work.

This course is approved by leading industry bodies, including CPD and the IATP.

Online training offers flexibility, allowing learners to complete the modules at their own pace, making it an efficient and cost-effective option that fits around work and personal commitments.

Further Progression

There are many additional health and safety courses available in our eLearning suite, tailored to professionals in related industries.

Recommended System Requirements

  • Browser: Up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 65 minutes (Note: This 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).
Cost: £35+VAT

Asbestos Awareness Online Booking

Course Module number Module name Pass % required
Asbestos Awareness 1 Properties and Risks of Asbestos Exposure 70
Asbestos Awareness 2 Different Types of Asbestos 70
Asbestos Awareness 3 Avoiding the Risks from Asbestos 70
Asbestos Awareness 4 An Outline of Asbestos Legislation 70