Asbestos Awareness Course
Recognise where asbestos may be hiding, understand the risks and know exactly what to do if you find it.
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About this course
Asbestos is still the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. Any building built or refurbished before 2000 could contain it.
This awareness course explains what asbestos is, how it harms health, where it is found, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and what to do if you find or disturb suspect material.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- Electricians, plumbers and joiners
- Roofers, painters and decorators
- General builders and maintenance staff
- Anyone whose work could disturb the fabric of a building
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
The UK ban
The import, supply and use of blue and brown asbestos was banned in 1985, and white asbestos in 1999. Any building built or refurbished **before the year 2000** could contain asbestos.
Asbestos management surveys
A **management survey** locates, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and condition of ACMs that could be damaged during normal occupation and routine maintenance.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to Asbestos Awareness
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
What Asbestos Is and Why It Was Used
- What is asbestos?
- The main types of asbestos
- Why it was used so widely
- The UK ban
Health Effects of Asbestos
- How fibres harm the body
- Mesothelioma
- Asbestos-related lung cancer
- Asbestosis and pleural thickening
Where Asbestos Is Found
- Sprayed coatings and lagging
- Asbestos insulating board (AIB)
- Asbestos cement products
- Textured coatings, floor tiles and other products
The Law: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- The duty to manage
- Training requirements
- Licensed, notifiable and non-licensed work
Surveys, Registers and Planning Work
- Asbestos management surveys
- Refurbishment and demolition surveys
- Checking the asbestos register
- Permits and method statements
What To Do If You Find or Disturb Asbestos
- If you suspect asbestos — STOP
- Prevent others entering
- Report it
- If you have disturbed asbestos
Avoiding Exposure and Good Practice
- Never use high-risk methods
- Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
- Protective clothing
- Asbestos waste
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap of the key points
- Before you start any job — checklist
- If in doubt, stop and ask
- Your responsibilities
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Asbestos Awareness Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £24.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.