Asbestos Awareness

Who is this course for?

All personnel who may be exposed to asbestos at, or above, the permissible exposure levels, and personnel who perform housekeeping or maintenance operations in areas that have asbestos-containing materials and potential asbestos-containing materials.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to asbestos.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by ensuring learners have the knowledge to protect themselves from exposure to asbestos.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931

Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1985

Control of Asbestos Regulations

The European Union’s directive

Is there an assessment?

Yes.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.