Asbestos Awareness Video Based CPD Certified Online Course

Asbestos Awareness Online Course RoSPA & IATP Approved Course DescriptionAsbestos 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 recognise asbestos containing materials, make them aware of where it was used, include steps they can take to minimise 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.DEMO VIDEOTaget AudienceThe Asbestos Awareness course is designed for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work. Most commonly, that includes builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other building related and maintenance trades.AdvantagesBeing aware of the products that are likely to contain asbestos and the risks associated with them give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos.The course is approved by leading industry bodies ROSPA and the IATPOnline training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal lifeFurther ProgressionThere are a wide range of other health and safety courses available in the eLearning suite that are relevant to the same industries as these courses.COURSE OUTLINEModule 1: Properties and Risks of Asbestos ExposureModule 2: Different Types of AsbestosModule 3: Avoiding the Risks from AsbestosModule 4: An Outline of Asbestos LegislationDuration: 65 minutes (