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Asbestos Awareness (Category A) Online Course

Asbestos Awareness (Category A) Online Course

2-3 Hours

Interactive

Cost effective

Convenient

Self-Paced

Anyone who comes into contact with asbestos, or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) at work, must be trained in order to carry out their job safely. Asbestos is an extremely dangerous substance, which can cause serious health implications if disturbed or damaged.

Make sure you understand the hazards of working with asbestos, what to do if you accidentally discover asbestos on your worksite, and how to comply with safety laws.

This 2-3 hour IATP accredited Asbestos Awareness (Category A) course has been developed by health and safety professionals to comply with UK Health and Safety regulation.

Please note: This is not a practical training course. If you plan to work directly with asbestos or ACMs, you will need additional training beyond this general awareness course, with practical demonstrations of control measures and personal protective equipment.

Objectives

By the end of this 2-3 hour online training course, you will:

Understand what asbestos is and why it is harmful
Know what an asbestos containing-material (ACM) is
Identify the extremely serious health effects caused by exposure to asbestos
Explain the asbestos control measures, as required by law
Demonstrate the responsibilities of employers and employees
Know what to do if you or your colleagues discover asbestos containing materials or accidentally disturb them

Agenda

This online course covers the following topic areas:

An introduction to asbestos: the different types, the dangers, how it was used, why it was used, and the activities that can cause health risks
The legal duties of anyone working with asbestos
Who is at risk from exposure?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR)
Handling asbestos in non-domestic premises
Implications for demolition and maintenance work
Identifying the presence of asbestos
Risk assessments and inspections
Asbestos-related diseases
Friability of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
Workplace Exposure Limits
Health and medical surveillance
Respiratory protective equipment
Accidental disturbance or discovery of ACMs
HSE guidance EM1 and EM1 flowchart
Emergency procedures

Assessment

At the end of this course, you will need to take an online exam containing 20 multiple-choice questions. The exam is marked automatically and you’ll find out your results straight away. A pass mark of 90% is required, however, if you are unsuccessful, you can re-take the exam as many times as you need to at no extra charge.

Who is this Course for?

Dutyholders, such as building owners or those with control of a building through contract or tenancy.

Employers carrying out demolition, maintenance or repair of a property.
Employers responsible for workers who may be exposed to asbestos.
Anyone working in the following professions:
- Demolition workers
- Joiners and construction workers
- Plumbers, Plasterers or carpenters
- Heating and ventilation engineers
- Roofing contractors
- Painters and decorators
- Fire/burglar alarm installers
- Computer installers
- Shopfitters
- Gasfitters
- Telecommunications engineers
- General maintenance staff
- Electricians
- Cable layers

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FAQs

Does the training need to be completed within a specific time frame?

No. There is no time limit to complete the course and you're free to learn at your own pace. The training can be taken in as many sessions as you wish or completed in one go.
Is this course accredited?

Yes the course is certified by CPD (Continuing Professional Development). Many of our online courses are also approved by RoSPA (Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents).
What device can I take the training on?

The course can be accessed on any mobile, tablet, PC or laptop with an internet connection.
If I fail the course assessment, can I retake it?

Yes! Don't worry you can retake the assessment as many times as you need and there are no additional charges.

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