Asbestos awareness
£20.00
If you’re in a building constructed before 2000, it likely contains asbestos, a significant health hazard responsible for around 5,000 deaths annually.
Employers must ensure that those who might disturb asbestos during their work understand its risks and how to work safely.
Description
This asbestos awareness online course is designed to equip individuals who may come into contact with asbestos with the knowledge of what asbestos is, where it is commonly located, the health risks it poses, and the best practices for preventing accidental exposure. This course ensures participants are well-informed and prepared to handle potential asbestos-related hazards safely.
Areas covered
- What asbestos is
- Where it can be found
- Asbestos-related death
- Health implications of asbestos exposure
- Working with asbestos
- Preventing accidental asbestos exposure
Who is it aimed at?
Anyone who could disturb asbestos while carrying out their everyday work.
Requirements
No prior knowledge needed
Typical Duration
1-2 hours
Multi-choice questions