{"product_id":"asbestos-awareness-training","title":"Asbestos Awareness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis essential \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Safety course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is designed to give people who might work with or around asbestos all the knowledge they need to do so safely. It considers the risks, highlights the dangers and identifies key signs to look out for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis asbestos awareness course provides advanced knowledge about asbestos awareness for people working with and around asbestos. There is an overview of what asbestos is, the history of asbestos use, the risks of exposure to asbestos, and the key legislation around the topic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is asbestos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word ‘asbestos’ actually refers to a group of six naturally occurring minerals, obtained through mining. These minerals are all fairly similar, being very fibrous and quite unlike other minerals found in the ground. Its appearance is generally similar to loft insulation and other fuzzy materials, though it can be compressed into boards as we’ll discuss in the next section. Read our article on the \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/why-is-asbestos-awareness-so-important\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimportance of Asbestos Awareness here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should take this asbestos awareness online course and why?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis asbestos awareness training is aimed at anyone working in a role that may see them involved with asbestos. Some of these job roles include joiners, roofers, architects, plumbers, caretakers, painters\/decorators and people working in construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other professionals working with asbestos who may benefit from the information contained in the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this asbestos training course cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis asbestos awareness course covers important health and safety information to keep those working with the material safe. This includes modules on the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eAn introduction to asbestos awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eA history of asbestos and its early uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWhat is asbestos?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/how-to-identify-asbestos\"\u003eWhat does asbestos look like?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eExposure to asbestos: the risks and adverse effects on health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eTypical uses of asbestos and ACMs (Asbestos Containing Materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLegislation relating to asbestos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eBasic safety and emergency procedures if ACMs are disturbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy taking this asbestos awareness training course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDescribe the properties of asbestos in terms of the risks to and effects on health caused by exposure to asbestos and the increased risk to those who smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eOutline the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/types-of-asbestos\"\u003edifferent types of asbestos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and explain where asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) can be typically found within buildings and in plant\/equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDescribe the main reasons for the use of asbestos insulation, asbestos insulating board, asbestos cement and other ACMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDescribe the risks of fibre release from ACMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDemonstrate an awareness of how you would find information about the presence of asbestos before starting work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eState the procedures to follow if unintentional contact is made with ACMs and describe appropriate emergency procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eOutline \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/which-regulations-outline-how-to-deal-with-asbestos\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003easbestos legislation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e such as regulations 4 and 5 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsbestos Awareness Certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end of course test consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test three times at no extra cost. If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners will be able to download a digital asbestos awareness certificate on completion. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccreditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Asbestos Awareness Training Online Course is approved by the Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP) as meeting Category A Regulations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe training is also accredited by CPD. The Asbestos Awareness Certificate, awarded upon successful completion, can be used to log your hours against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsbestos Awareness Online Course duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe training will take approximately two to three hours to complete. As an e-learning course you can complete this training in convenient stages. The system will record your progress throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no entry requirements for this online Asbestos Awareness course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTake your knowledge even further \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not combine your asbestos training with a great value training bundle? Our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/health-safety-abestos-working-at-height-training-package\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsbestos Awareness, Health and Safety at Work Awareness and Working at Height Training Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a bestseller. 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