{"product_id":"asbestos-awareness-training","title":"Asbestos Awareness Training (Category A)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsbestos may still be present in many buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000. When asbestos-containing materials remain in good condition and are not disturbed, they may present a lower risk. However, cutting, drilling, breaking, sanding, removing, or accidentally damaging these materials can release microscopic fibres into the air. HSE states that asbestos-related diseases cause around 5,000 deaths each year in Great Britain and can take decades to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Asbestos Awareness Training course covers asbestos types, properties, historical uses, health risks, common asbestos-containing materials, hidden hazards, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSE Approved Code of Practice L143, EU asbestos requirements, enforcement, ACM recognition, reporting, safe working controls, PPE awareness, emergency response, decontamination awareness, waste disposal, health surveillance, personal records, symptoms, and continuing awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners will develop a structured understanding of how to recognise situations where asbestos may be present, avoid disturbing suspected materials, stop work when concerns arise, report suspected asbestos-containing materials, and follow organisational procedures. This is an awareness course and does not qualify or authorise learners to disturb, remove, repair, sample, or carry out any other work on asbestos-containing materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Asbestos Awareness Training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsbestos Awareness Training helps workers and supervisors understand the properties and health effects of asbestos, where asbestos-containing materials may be found, and what to do if suspected asbestos is discovered or accidentally disturbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHSE explains that awareness training is intended to help workers avoid work that may disturb asbestos during activities affecting the fabric of a building or another item that may contain asbestos. Awareness training does not prepare workers or self-employed contractors to work on asbestos-containing materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course introduces common asbestos-containing materials, visual clues and limitations, legal responsibilities, reporting procedures, emergency actions, exposure reduction controls, health monitoring requirements, and continuing awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis training supports asbestos awareness and organisational training records. It does not replace an asbestos survey, laboratory analysis, risk assessment, plan of work, licensed contractor, non-licensed work instruction, medical advice, or site-specific asbestos procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Needs Asbestos Awareness Training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is suitable for workers and supervisors whose normal activities could foreseeably expose them to asbestos or place them near materials that may contain asbestos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral maintenance workers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectricians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlumbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoiners and carpenters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainters and decorators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlasterers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction workers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop fitters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas engineers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeating and ventilation workers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTelecommunications installers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire and security alarm installers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComputer and data installers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacilities and estates teams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaretakers and premises staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding surveyors and architects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupervisors overseeing building or maintenance activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmployees working in older schools, offices, factories, and public buildings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHSE identifies many of these occupations as roles requiring asbestos awareness where their normal work could disturb the fabric of a building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does an Asbestos Awareness Course Cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course begins with the properties, types, and historical uses of asbestos. Learners will examine why asbestos was widely incorporated into building materials and where asbestos-containing materials may remain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course then explains the health risks associated with inhaling asbestos fibres, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and other serious lung conditions. Learners will also consider the long delay between exposure and the appearance of asbestos-related disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legal module introduces the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSE Approved Code of Practice L143, European asbestos requirements, training responsibilities, regulatory bodies, inspections, enforcement, and penalties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners will then explore the recognition and reporting of suspected asbestos-containing materials. This includes visual clues, high-risk areas, building records, floor plans, asbestos registers, reference information, and the limitations of visual identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final modules cover avoiding disturbance, restricted access, signage, PPE awareness, exposure reduction controls, licensed and non-licensed work distinctions, emergency response, decontamination awareness, waste requirements, medical surveillance, health records, symptoms, and continuing awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Asbestos Awareness Training Important for Workplace Safety?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsbestos awareness is important because asbestos fibres cannot normally be identified by sight once they are airborne. A worker may unknowingly disturb an asbestos-containing material while drilling, cutting, removing fittings, accessing a ceiling void, repairing a roof, or carrying out other building-related work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 establish the main legal framework for managing and working with asbestos in Great Britain. The regulations cover duties including managing asbestos in non-domestic premises, identifying asbestos before work begins, assessing exposure risks, preparing plans of work, preventing or reducing exposure, providing training, and arranging medical surveillance where required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulation 10 requires employers to provide adequate information, instruction, and training to employees who are liable to be exposed to asbestos. HSE recognises online learning as a viable method for asbestos awareness where it satisfies Regulation 10 and the supporting requirements in L143.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsbestos regulations are enforced by HSE, local authorities, and the Office of Rail and Road, depending on the premises and work activity. Enforcement may involve inspections, improvement or prohibition notices, licence action, prosecution, fines, and other court-imposed penalties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUKATA is an asbestos training association that sets standards for its member training providers. It is not the statutory regulator responsible for enforcing the Control of Asbestos Regulations. HSE also makes clear that listing training associations does not represent an endorsement of an organisation or its services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining helps workers understand the limits of asbestos awareness. A learner who completes this course should know how to avoid suspected asbestos and report it, but must not interpret course completion as permission to work on asbestos-containing materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Safety Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54166102081875,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8591\/0099\/files\/AsbestosAwarenessTraining_CategoryA.webp?v=1782997989","url":"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/asbestos-awareness-training","provider":"Global Safety Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}