Asbestos may be found in buildings that were erected or refurbished as recently as the year 2000. It is vital that people working in these locations know how to stay safe. This online ‘Asbestos Awareness’ content will build awareness and develop knowledge of the hazards and risks posed by asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) within their everyday working environment. It also offers an overview of the legislative measures in place to safeguard workers.

The module will cover:

• Identifying Asbestos products
• Understanding the history of asbestos
• Understanding the Health effects
• Legislation
• Responsibility
• Treatment of asbestos
• Asbestos removal
• How employees may encounter asbestos

eLearning courses are designed to be interactive to help learners stay focused and engaged in the learning they are faced with.

The courses require the learner to perform small actions within the course, revealing further information, or quiz questions to help them reflect upon previous course content they have studied. A CPD certificate can be downloaded on completion.