Why do I need Asbestos Awareness training?

Workers and their supervisors must be able to recognise asbestos-containing materials and know what to do if they come across them.

The best way to protect yourselfs, and avoid exposure to harmful material, is to undergo asbestos awareness training. It could save their lives. Courses run by the Asbestos Awareness Certificate Company educate those at risk from disturbing asbestos or an item that might contain it.

Why is asbestos dangerous?

Inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause several serious diseases, most of which affect the lungs or their lining. These include mesothelioma and lung cancer, and other conditions such as asbestosis and pleural thickening.

Asbestos-related illnesses typically take years to develop, and the death rate increased annually for most of the past half-century. According to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over 5,000 people died from an asbestos-related disease in 2019. 

Mesothelioma caused almost half of those.

Is asbestos awareness training a legal requirement?

In short, yes, it is.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (Regulation 10) compels employers to arrange training for workers that are likely to be exposed to asbestos. The requirement also applies to their managers or supervisors.

Many people won’t know what asbestos looks like, which is why our asbestos awareness courses, whether delivered on-site, in person or via e-learning, provide the information and instruction that those individuals need to work safely.

Who needs asbestos awareness training?

Our courses, many of which are approved by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) and many carry CPD accredition , are for workers that might encounter asbestos but are not required to handle it as part of their day-to-day role. This includes self-employed workers.

We offer a range of asbestos training courses from the basics of understand asbestos through to the safe handling and disposal to help you understand how to keep yourself and your team safe.

Check out our full list of available courses here