Recognise where asbestos may be present and why disturbing it can cause serious harm. This Category A awareness course introduces asbestos-containing materials, the health risks of exposure and the precautions used to avoid accidental disturbance during work.
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Asbestos Awareness
Recognise where asbestos may be present and why disturbing it can cause serious harm.
Course highlights
- Asbestos-containing materials
- Where asbestos may be found
- Consequences of exposure
- Asbestos fibres and health risks
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Course overview, learning outcomes and assessment
Course overview
What you will learn
01
Asbestos-containing materials
Learn what asbestos is and understand why it may be present in materials encountered during building and maintenance work.
02
Where asbestos may be found
Recognise locations where asbestos may be present and why awareness is important before work could disturb a material.
03
Consequences of exposure
Understand why exposure to asbestos can have serious and potentially fatal consequences for health.
04
Asbestos fibres and health risks
Explore the health risks associated with asbestos fibres and why avoiding exposure is essential.
05
Risks when working around asbestos
Recognise how work near asbestos-containing materials can create risks, particularly if those materials are accidentally disturbed.
06
Preventing accidental exposure
Explore precautions intended to prevent accidental disturbance and exposure.
Who is this course for?
Workers whose everyday tasks could accidentally disturb asbestos, particularly in building maintenance and related trades.
Course outcome
After successfully completing the required learning and assessment, the learner will receive the course outcome shown below.
- Certificate
- Downloadable Highfield completion certificate after successfully completing the course.
- Assessment
- Online assessment using multiple-choice questions.
- Course recognition
- Accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Important information
Category A asbestos awareness only. This course does not qualify or authorise you to remove, disturb or work on asbestos-containing materials.
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- One quotation and invoice
- Each learner receives individual access
- Immediate or scheduled start date