About the Course
Asbestos stands out as perhaps the most perilous construction material ever employed. Annually, numerous individuals suffer and lose their lives due to asbestos exposure, a substance extensively utilized by the construction sector until the turn of the century.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 pertains to employers, employees, self-employed individuals, and duty holders, encompassing all activities involving materials containing asbestos. As per Regulation 10 of CAR, employers are obligated to ensure that adequate information, instruction, and training are provided to employees at risk of asbestos exposure. This mandate extends to maintenance workers and others who might encounter or disturb asbestos.
What does this IATP accredited online Asbestos Awareness course cover?
This course addresses asbestos awareness and caters to individuals who may encounter asbestos in the course of their work, notably builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other trades associated with construction and maintenance. Comprising four modules with concluding questions, the course delves into topics such as identifying asbestos, its common applications, risk mitigation, and pertinent legislation regarding asbestos-related work Participants have the opportunity to review their responses at the conclusion of each module prior to the final submission. Additionally, they are afforded three attempts for each module to attain a perfect pass rate of 100%.
Asbestos is considered one of the most dangerous construction materials ever used. Every year, many people suffer and die from asbestos exposure, a material widely used by the construction industry until the end of the 20th century.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 applies to employers, employees, self-employed individuals, and duty holders, covering all activities involving asbestos-containing materials. Under Regulation 10 of CAR, employers must ensure that adequate information, instruction, and training are provided to employees at risk of asbestos exposure. This requirement also applies to maintenance workers and others who might encounter or disturb asbestos.
This course focuses on asbestos awareness and is designed for individuals who may come across asbestos in their work, such as builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other trades related to construction and maintenance. It includes four modules with final questions, covering topics like identifying asbestos, its common uses, risk reduction, and relevant legislation regarding asbestos-related work. Participants can review their answers at the end of each module before final submission and have three attempts for each module to achieve a 100% pass rate.
Course Modules
Properties and Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Different Types of Asbestos
Avoiding the Risks from Asbestos
An Outline of Asbestos Legislation
Required percentage to pass the course
100