Asbestos Awareness eLearning Course

Overview

This Asbestos Awareness course is essential for all individuals who may come into contact with asbestos during their work. It provides crucial understanding of what asbestos is, its common uses, and why it poses significant health risks. Learners will discover how asbestos fibres are released and the serious diseases they can cause. The training also covers the legal framework surrounding asbestos risks, including how the law applies and the implications of the new duty to manage. Completing this course immediately before commencing relevant work ensures you are fully aware of the dangers and your responsibilities, helping to protect yourself and others.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes

• What asbestos is and its uses
• Know why it is harmful
• What diseases it causes
• How asbestos fibres are released
• How the law is applied to the risks from asbestos
• Understand how the new duty to manage fits in.

Target Audience

Workers Exposed to Asbestos