Asbestos Awareness

Our Asbestos Awareness course covers all areas of asbestos awareness and is designed for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work. Most commonly, that includes builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other building related and maintenance trades.

Asbestos Awareness

Level

Foundation

Course duration

Half day

Accredited By

Opex HSE Services

Price Per Person

£65pp (+VAT)

Course Overview

Our Asbestos Awareness Training course is designed to educate learners in the hazards associated with asbestos, the health risks it poses, and the necessary safety measures to handle asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) safely. This course is essential for workers in construction, maintenance, and any industry where asbestos exposure is a potential risk.

Upon successful completion of the course learners will receive a certificate of completion, valid for one year, demonstrating their knowledge and awareness of asbestos safety practices. We also offer this as an online course at just £35 + VAT.

Who Should Attend?

Construction workers (Electricians/plumbers/fitters etc)
Maintenance personnel
Personnel undertaking demolition and building refurbishment
Facility managers
Health and safety officers
Any personnel who may come into contact with asbestos

What will I learn:

Introduction to Asbestos – Definition and history of asbestos use and types of asbestos and their properties
Understanding the Health Risks – Diseases caused by asbestos exposure (asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer) and latency periods and risk factors
Asbestos Identification – Common locations and uses of asbestos in buildings and products, visual identification techniques and use of sampling and laboratory analysis
Understanding the relevant regulations, guidance and approved codes of practice including employer and employee responsibilities under the law
Understanding Asbestos Management – Best practices for managing ACMs, control measures to minimize exposure and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Understanding Emergency Procedures – Steps to take in the event of accidental disturbance of asbestos, decontamination procedures, incident reporting protocols

Upcoming Course Dates

Please enquire for details of forthcoming training dates and options for in-house training

Also see below for e-learning options

Accredited E-Learning

Limited time or availability? Why not try our accredited e-learning options and suggested further learning:

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Managing Director, Profac Ltd

“OPEX went the extra mile to successfully deliver online training that was to be carried out through an operational App already in use. The delivery of the course was easy for the operatives to follow and was a complete success. We look forward to using this service again in the future for our remote workforce.”

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Managing Director, SPI Pilling Ltd

“Opex HSE Services Ltd assisted us with CDM 2015 client support and PD support for major construction and refurbishment works. The services were thorough and efficient and of a high professional standard throughout and it gave us the confidence that we were fulfilling our role as client and the CDM 2015 regs were being implemented.”

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Asbestos Awareness