Completion earns a downloadable certificate.

Course led by : OTAC
Asbestos Awareness

Identify asbestos risks, prevent accidental disturbance, and fulfill statutory site duties.
Asbestos is still present in millions of UK buildings constructed or refurbished before the year 2000. If your work could disturb the fabric of a building, asbestos awareness training is a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This CPD-accredited online course teaches you where asbestos hides, why it poses such a severe health risk, and the exact emergency steps to take if you discover or disturb it on site.
100% Online & CPD Accredited
CAR 2012 Legal Requirement
Includes Audio Podcast Recaps
Instant Digital Certificate
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Learners will gain a solid understanding of:
✅ Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) legal duties for employers and workers
✅ Health risks & diseases linked to airborne fibers, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis
✅ Common Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs), such as lagging, insulation board, cement, and textured coatings
✅ High-risk locations in pre-2000 domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings
✅ Emergency protocols on what to do immediately if you discover or accidentally disturb suspected asbestos
✅ Understanding Asbestos Registers and management surveys before disturbing building fabrics
✅ Protecting yourself and others by avoiding cross-contamination and unsafe work practices
✅ Podcast-style audio recaps designed to keep critical health and safety facts fresh on the go
✅ Legal duties & requirements under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
✅ Substances covered by COSHH vs. excluded materials (asbestos, lead, radioactive substances)
✅ Routes of exposure: inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, and injection
✅ GB CLP hazard pictograms, signal words, and interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
✅ Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) and navigating HSE publication EH40
✅ The 8-step COSHH assessment process and workplace exposure evaluation
✅ The hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, and PPE as a last resort
✅ Health surveillance duties, safe storage, handling, disposal, and emergency spillage procedures
COURSE AT A GLANCE
[1] 100% Online & Flexible – Complete self-paced learning on any computer, tablet, or smartphone
[2] Podcast Audio Summaries – Listen to quick audio recaps to reinforce your knowledge on the go
[3] Instant Certification – Download your digital CPD certificate immediately upon passing
[4] Statutory Requirement – Satisfies mandatory awareness training obligations under UK law
[5] Life-Saving Knowledge – Learn to spot hidden hazards before risking health and site safety
[6] Universal Relevance – Essential for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, maintenance staff, and site teams
Fast, flexible, and fully accredited online learning
More details about this course
Asbestos is still present in a huge number of buildings constructed or refurbished before the year 2000, and disturbing it without knowing can put your health, and the health of everyone around you, at serious risk. If your work could disturb the fabric of a building, asbestos awareness training is a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This course teaches you what asbestos is, why it is dangerous, and the materials and locations where it is most commonly found. You will learn how to recognise the warning signs, what to do if you discover or accidentally disturb suspected asbestos, and how to protect yourself and others on site. Practical, straightforward and built for real working environments, this course is ideal for tradespeople, maintenance staff and anyone working in or on buildings. Complete it at your own pace, with audio recaps to keep the key facts fresh.

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