Asbestos Awareness training is legally required for workers and supervisors who may be exposed to asbestos containing materials (ACMs)

Overview

‘There is no legal requirement to repeat a formal refresher awareness training course every 12 months. However, some form of refresher awareness should be given, as necessary’ CAR 2012 – ACoP (L143 second edition)

Asbestos Awareness training is legally required for anyone who may be exposed to asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during their work and those that supervise their activities. Employees who have conducted initial awareness training within the previous prescribed time period (12-18 months) and can satisfy the requirements of the training needs analysis (TNA) are not required to attend a full asbestos awareness training course, however, it is advised that some form of refresher training is conducted.

Who needs this Qualification?

Asbestos Awareness Refresher training is designed for employees whose work could expose them to asbestos and have a valid Asbestos Awareness certificate they need to refresh

Occupations that may require asbestos awareness training include (but are not limited to):

Construction workers

Demolition workers

Roofers

Heating engineers

Plasterers

Carpenters

Plumbers

Painters and decorators

Why is this training important?

Asbestos Awareness training helps promote a safe work environment and enables participants to recognise and report potential hazards, ensuring that appropriate precautions are taken to prevent exposure and protect workers' health.

Course content

Module 1a: History and properties of asbestos

Module 1b: Health effects of asbestos

Module 2: Types, uses and likely occurrences of ACMs

Module 3: Avoiding the risk of exposure

Module 4: Legislation

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will have:

An understanding of the legislation relating to asbestos

An understanding of how asbestos can damage your health

Knowledge on how to decipher the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos

An understanding of the use of Management Plans to prevent asbestos fibre disturbance

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Certificated by: IATP

Duration: 2 Hours

Assessment: Multiple choice exam

Prerequisites: None

Validity of award: 1 year

Included in the price:

Interactive and engaging course

Qualification & digital certificate

Course manual & materials

Access to FREE resources including Appointed Persons posters for your workplace

Access to our customer portal to view your bookings, download previous certificates and generate training reports of your employees

Automatic email reminders for certificate expiries

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