TOP 10 ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING COURSES IN UK

This short course will examine various types of asbestos and different requirements for handling them.

The Astutis Asbestos Awareness course provides guidance on the protection of employees, contractors and members of the public affected by asbestos products. It covers premises, plant and equipment which may contact asbestos products.

This course is aimed at any persons who may encounter asbestos containing materials during their day today work activities whilst undertaking ground work activities.

Over 5000 deaths are attributed to asbestos related illness each year. This course introduces managers, supervisors and staff, building maintenance, facilities managers and those responsible for contractors, to the regulations that apply if managing asbestos in the workplace.

Asbestos Awareness course is designed to ensure that anyone who may come into contact with asbestos knows what asbestos is, the dangers of asbestos, and how to protect themselves from accidental exposure.

At the end of the course will have gained understanding of: What is Asbestos What are the main types found in the UK How Asbestos causes harm

The Asbestos Awareness course is a detailed introduction to this hazardous substance. Students who study this course will learn how to recognise asbestos, the dangers and long term health risks as well as how to carry out a detailed risk assessment to identify and reduce the risk of exposure.

Invisible, odourless and with no taste, this silent killer is one of the deadliest threats facing tradespeople on the job. Microscopic asbestos fibres are easily inhaled or swallowed and once in the body, they are extremely difficult to expel.

This course is essential for building maintenance personnel, including plumbers and electricians, demolition contractors and any other trades that could come into contact with ACMs (Asbestos Containing Material) as part of their work.

The QNUK Level 2 Award in Asbestos Awareness (RQF) has been developed to meet the needs of those working in buildings that may contain asbestos where the safety of staff, contractors or visitors is paramount.