RoSPA & IATP Approved
Course Description
Asbestos is probably the most dangerous building material ever used. Every year, tens of thousands of people fall ill and die because of asbestos exposure as it was widely used by the construction industry right up until the year 2000.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) applies to employers, employees, self-employed persons, and duty holders that cover all work with asbestos-containing materials. Regulation 10 of CAR states that every employer must ensure that adequate information, instruction, and training is given to employees who are liable to be exposed to asbestos-containing materials. This includes maintenance workers and others who may come into contact with or disturb asbestos.
As well as informing candidates about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver content to help them recognise asbestos-containing materials as well as where it was used, including steps they can take to minimise the risks, and discuss the legislation that applies to working with asbestos.
Each module is rounded off with several multiple-choice questions, candidates are required to get 100% on these tests to pass the course. They have the opportunity to review all the answers at the end of each module before final submission and will be given 3 attempts to achieve the required result.
Target Audience
Our online Asbestos Awareness course is designed by OJ Safety for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work. Most commonly, that includes builders, plumbers, electricians, joiners, and other building-related and maintenance trades.
Advantages
Being aware of the products that are likely to contain asbestos, and the risks associated with them gives workers and supervisors the information that they need, to avoid work that may disturb asbestos. The course is approved by leading industry bodies ROSPA and the IATP.
Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
There are a wide range of other health and safety courses available in the eLearning suite that are relevant to the same industries as these courses.