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Asbestos Awareness

Engineers, installers, apprentices and trades staff whose work could disturb the fabric of homes and commercial buildings.

Around 30 minutes 5 modules 10 question assessment, pass mark 8 Refresher: Every 12 months, and when the type of work changes Course code BL-ASB-01

What you will learn

  • Explain what asbestos is, why it is dangerous and why trades staff are most at risk
  • Recognise where asbestos is likely to be found in homes and commercial buildings, especially around heating and plumbing work
  • Check for asbestos information before starting a job and plan the work to avoid disturbing it
  • Know exactly what to do if suspect material is found or disturbed
  • Understand that awareness training does not qualify anyone to work on asbestos

Course modules

  1. What asbestos is and why it matters
  2. Where you will find it
  3. Before you start work
  4. If you find or disturb it
  5. Protecting yourself for the long term
  6. Final assessment

You need the access code from your employer to start. Not a Beagle HR client? See pricing.

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