Asbestos Awareness Training
The Asbestos Awareness course provides advanced knowledge about asbestos awareness for people working with and around asbestos. It considers the risks, highlights the dangers and identifies key signs to look out for. There is an overview of what asbestos is, the history of asbestos use, the risks of exposure to asbestos, and the key legislation around the topic.
Who should attend?
This asbestos awareness training is aimed at anyone working in a role that may see them involved with asbestos.
Pre-requisites
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Course content
This Asbestos Awareness course covers:
- What is asbestos?
- An introduction to asbestos awareness.
- A history of asbestos and its early uses.
- Exposure to asbestos: the risks and adverse effects on health.
- Typical uses of asbestos and ACMs (asbestos containing materials).
- Legislation relating to asbestos.
- General control measures for asbestos including surveys and management plans.
- Basic safety and emergency procedures if ACMs are disturbed.
Duration
The Asbestos Awareness course can be completed in half a day.
Assessment
There is no assessment for this course.
Outcome / Next Steps
An attendance certificate will be provided upon completion of the course.
For those wishing to further their knowledge, Make UK provide a range health and safety courses. Please contact us to learn more.
Delivery method
This course is delivered via virtual classroom.
For those who want a classroom-based course without the travel, our virtual classrooms provide an interactive online environment for our training programmes to be delivered.
To join our virtual classes, you’ll need:
- An internet connection
- An internal or external microphone, and preferably a webcam and headset
There are not currently any open dates for this course, please contact us to register your interest.
This course can also be delivered via in-Company delivery, for a group of people from your organisation at a time and date to suit. We’ll incorporate your existing policies and procedures, bringing the content to life and ensuring real relevance to your organisation. Please contact us if this is of interest to you.
Benefits of Asbestos Awareness
For the learner
- Obtain valuable knowledge and skills
- Keep yourself and others safe from harm
- Supports academic and career progression
For the business
- Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house expertise
- Protect your people from harm
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
Why Make UK?
- Tutors are practising health and safety consultants with real-life knowledge and experience
- Specialise in tailored, in-company training
- 98% of students would consider booking a course with Make UK again