Asbestos Awareness Level 3

Health & Safety · Level 3 · 6 lessons · 5 hours · Free

Understand the dangers of asbestos, where it is found, and how to work safely around asbestos-containing materials under UK regulations.

What you'll learn

This course is organised into 6 modules, each ending with a short quiz to check your understanding. You can work through it at your own pace, and it is completely free.

1. Introduction to Asbestos
   • What is Asbestos?
   • The History of Asbestos Use in the UK
   • Who is at Risk?
   • Module quiz
2. Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure
   • Asbestos-Related Diseases
   • How Asbestos Causes Disease
   • Recognising Symptoms and Seeking Help
   • Module quiz
3. The Legal Framework
   • Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
   • The Duty to Manage (Regulation 4)
   • Employer and Employee Duties
   • Module quiz
4. Identifying Asbestos in Buildings
   • Where Asbestos is Commonly Found
   • Asbestos Surveys
   • Recognising Potential ACMs
   • Module quiz
5. Safe Working Practices
   • What to Do If You Suspect Asbestos
   • Licensed and Non-Licensed Asbestos Work
   • Emergency Procedures and Decontamination
   • Module quiz
6. Management & Monitoring
   • The Asbestos Management Plan
   • Condition Assessment and Monitoring
   • Air Monitoring, Records, and Review
   • Module quiz