Asbestos Awareness training is legally required for workers and supervisors who may be exposed to asbestos containing materials (ACMs) during their work but is not required to work with or remove asbestos. This training is designed to provide information on how to avoid work that may disturb asbestos. If a worker is planning on carrying out work that will disturb asbestos, further training will be required in addition to asbestos awareness. Successful completion of the course will demonstrate a basic awareness of asbestos and compliance with Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations. 2012.
Asbestos Awareness training is designed for employees whose work could expose them to asbestos. The training is also useful for anyone requiring a better understanding of the basic elements of asbestos and is a good ‘stepping stone’ to more in-depth courses.
Occupations that may require asbestos awareness training include (but are not limited to):
Asbestos Awareness training helps promote a safe work environment and enables participants to recognise and report potential hazards, ensuring that appropriate precautions are taken to prevent exposure and protect workers’ health.
Upon completion of the course, learners will have:
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Asbestos awareness training (Category A) is a course designed to educate workers on the dangers of asbestos exposure. It provides an understanding of where asbestos may be found, the risks associated with disturbing it, and the procedures to follow if asbestos is encountered. This course is for individuals who do not directly work with asbestos but may come across it during their work.
Yes, asbestos awareness training should be refreshed annually. Although there is no set legal expiry date, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends yearly refresher training to ensure workers remain up to date with regulations and best practices.
An asbestos awareness certificate is valid for one year. Employers and workers should renew their training every 12 months to maintain compliance and ensure continued awareness of asbestos-related risks.
Our asbestos training course is broken down into 4 modules:
Module 1a: History and properties of asbestos
Module 1b: Health effects of asbestos
Module 2: Types, uses and likely occurrences of ACMs
Module 3: Avoiding the risk of exposure
Module 4: Legislation
Asbestos awareness training is required for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos during their work but is not involved in asbestos removal. This includes:
Tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, decorators)
Construction and demolition workers
Maintenance and repair staff
Facilities managers and supervisors
Architects and surveyors
Yes, asbestos awareness training can be completed online with us.
An asbestos awareness course typically takes around 3-4 hours to complete.
The cost of our asbestos courses does vary per course and location. Our asbestos awareness courses start from £38.40 per person.
Yes, asbestos awareness training is a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for workers who may be exposed to asbestos. Employers must ensure that relevant staff receive appropriate training to comply with UK health and safety regulations.
