Asbestos Awareness (Category A)

Exposure to asbestos causes serious ill-health including cancer. For this reason, workers, contractors and any individual who may come into contact with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) must be trained to a basic level of awareness. This is to ensure the safety of themselves and others who may be in the area.
This Asbestos Awareness (Category A) is IATP-accredited and provides an introduction to asbestos awareness and the dangers of working with asbestos. Upon completion of this course you will understand:
– The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). How the regulations help you to stay safe and how to comply with the regulations whilst at work.
– Understand why asbestos is dangerous, where it can be found and what to do if you do discover or disturb asbestos.
– Understand the serious medical conditions associated with exposure to asbestos.
– Understand the legal duties held by people responsible for buildings and structures.

Course Specification
– Compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012)
– Accredited by IATP
– Full audio voiceover
– Approximate duration: 2 hours
– Downloadable PDF certificate available on completion

Who should complete this course?
Anyone that is working in buildings and structures or maybe liable to come into contact with asbestos. This includes but is not limited to:
– Builders
– Joiners
– Plasterers
– Engineers
– Roofers
– Demolitions
– Plumbers
– Maintenance staff
– Painters and decorators

Certification
This course is approved and audited by Independent Asbestos Training Providers

Aims of this course
– Gain an understanding of Asbestos Awareness (Category A)
– Understand the effects of asbestos on ill health
– Understand what should be done on discovery or accidental disturbance of asbestos-containing materials
– Understand the responsibilities of employers and employees, including the control measures for asbestos required by the law.
– Understand why asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are hazardous

Final Assessment
On completion of the lessons, you will gain access to the asbestos awareness final assessment. The final assessment is comprised of 20 questions and will test you on what you have learned. The questions are multiple-choice and are marked instantly. The pass mark for the assessment is 90% there is no limit to the number of times you can take the test.