UKATA Approved Asbestos Awareness eLearning Course
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in construction and manufacturing due to its strength, durability, and resistance to heat. It is now known to present a serious risk to human health when asbestos fibres become airborne and are inhaled.
This UKATA accredited Asbestos Awareness eLearning course has been designed to provide learners with essential knowledge to recognise asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), understand the risks associated with asbestos exposure, and follow safe working practices to avoid accidental disturbance. The course supports legal compliance and promotes safer working environments across a wide range of industries.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is suitable for anyone who may encounter asbestos during their work but does not intentionally work with asbestos-containing materials. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Maintenance workers
- Tradespeople and contractors
- Construction operatives
- Facilities and building management staff
- Surveyors and site supervisors
- Anyone working in buildings constructed before the year 2000
Course Overview
By completing this Asbestos Awareness course, learners will be able to:
- Understand what asbestos is and why it was commonly used
- Identify common asbestos-containing materials and where they may be found
- Recognise the health risks associated with asbestos exposure
- Understand how asbestos fibres become airborne
- Know what to do if asbestos is suspected or disturbed
- Follow correct reporting and emergency procedures
- Understand legal responsibilities and duty of care
Course Details
This flexible online training course can be completed at your own pace, making it ideal for individuals and businesses looking for cost-effective compliance training. The course includes interactive content and assessment questions to reinforce learning outcomes.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a UKATA-generated Asbestos Awareness certificate.
- Certificate validity: 12 months from date of issue
- Recognised across the UK
- Suitable for employer compliance records
Important Information
Please note:
This course is intended to make the candidates aware of the dangers associated with exposure to airborne asbestos fibres through unknowingly encountering asbestos materials.
It does NOT train you to work with asbestos containing materials (ACM’s)
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