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Asbestos is probably the most dangerous building material ever used. Every year thousands of people fall ill and die because of exposure to asbestos and it was widely used by the construction industry right up until the year 2000.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) apply to employers, employees, self-employed persons and duty holders and cover all work with asbestos containing materials. Regulation 10 of CAR states that every employer must ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to employees who are liable to be exposed to asbestos. This includes maintenance workers and others who may come into contact with or disturb asbestos.
As well as informing candidates about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver content to help them recognize asbestos containing materials, make them aware of where it was used, include steps they can take to minimize the risks and discuss the legislation that applies to working with asbestos.
An Asbestos Awareness course provides comprehensive education on asbestos, covering its types like chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite, alongside historical uses in construction and manufacturing. This course emphasizes the health risks associated with asbestos exposure, detailing diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, and symptoms to monitor over time.
As well as informing candidates about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver content to help them recognize asbestos containing materials, make them aware of where it was used, include steps they can take to minimize the risks and discuss the legislation that applies to working with asbestos. Each module is rounded off with several multiple-choice questions, candidates are required to get 100% on these tests to pass the course. They have the opportunity to review all the answers at the end of each module before final submission and will be given 3 attempts to achieve the required result.
