Asbestos Awareness Online Training Course

Any building built prior to the year 2000 has a likelihood of having some form of asbestos in it. This could be insulating board, pipe lagging or insulation.

The number of asbestos–related deaths has risen over the years and asbestos awareness has become a very important matter for both employers and employees.

This asbestos awareness online training course has been designed to provide you with information about the history, examples of asbestos-containing materials and the health hazards related to asbestos. This course does not permit you to handle asbestos but will satisfy the requirements to have regular asbestos awareness training.

The course has a multiple-choice test at the end and successful delegates will get a downloadable certificate to show they have completed and understood the contents of this course.

Who is this asbestos awareness e-learning course for?

• Workers who are likely to encounter Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) during their work activities.
• Workers who work in buildings where asbestos is or may be present.

This course does not include training on the removal of or working with asbestos or ACMs. 

Asbestos awareness course summary

1. The history of asbestos
2. Examples of asbestos-containing materials
3. Asbestos health hazards

Why choose HS Direct? 

Regardless of your profession, our Online Health and Safety Courses are designed to meet regulatory standards and ensure workplace safety. They allow your team to train from the comfort of their own home with online training available for first aid, COSHH awareness, office safety and much more.

You can track your employees’ progress in this course through our Health and Safety Software: First For Learning. Why not take a look at our free Asbestos Risk Assessment template? Get in touch today.

Asbestos awareness online training course FAQs

How is this course delivered?

This course is delivered online.

Is asbestos awareness online training a legal requirement?

Yes, under the Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, it is a requirement that employers provide asbestos training to workers:

“Every employer must ensure that any employee employed by that employer is given adequate information, instruction and training.”

How long does it take to complete this Asbestos Awareness Online Training Course?

On average, this course takes 15 – 30 minutes to complete.