Asbestos Awareness (Category A) Online Course

This online Asbestos Awareness training course is designed for anyone who works with, or may come into contact with, asbestos in their workplace. It explains what asbestos is, why an Asbestos Management Plan is essential, and the serious health conditions linked to asbestos exposure and how they affect the body. The course also provides practical guidance on what to do in the event of accidental exposure.

This IATP-accredited Asbestos Awareness (Category A) course has been developed by health and safety professionals to comply with UK Health and Safety regulations, and is also approved by IOSH

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.

By the end of this 30-minute 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

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?
• Identifying the presence of asbestos
• 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
• Emergency procedures

At the end of this course, you will need to take an online exam containing 14 multiple-choice questions. The exam is marked automatically and you’ll find out your results straight away. If you are unsuccessful, don't worry, you can re-take the exam as many times as you need to at no extra charge.