Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos-related diseases are entirely preventable. This course equips learners with the awareness needed to recognise risk, avoid disturbance, and protect themselves and others from a hazard that still claims thousands of lives.

At a glance

30 minutes
13 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

Chorus training certificate

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

Asbestos remains the single biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK
Over 5,000 asbestos-related deaths occur each year
Many victims were exposed decades earlier through routine work activities
There is no safe level of asbestos exposure

(Source: HSE.gov.uk)

Overview

Asbestos remains one of the most dangerous legacy hazards in the workplace. Although its use is now banned in the UK, asbestos-containing materials can still be found in many buildings and structures, particularly those built before 2000. When disturbed, asbestos fibres can be released into the air, posing serious long-term health risks.
This Asbestos Awareness course provides essential knowledge to help learners recognise asbestos-containing materials, understand where asbestos is likely to be found, and know how to work safely to avoid exposure. The course also explains legal responsibilities, health effects, and the correct actions to take if asbestos is suspected or disturbed.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Workers who may encounter asbestos during their normal duties
- maintenance, construction, and refurbishment personnel
- Contractors and site operatives working in older buildings
- Supervisors and team leaders responsible for managing work activities
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
LO1: Define asbestos and explain why it is dangerous
LO2: Identify where asbestos is commonly found in buildings and workplaces
LO3: Recognise the different types of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials
LO4: Explain how asbestos exposure occurs and its associated health effects
LO5: Outline the key legal duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations
LO6: Identify high-risk activities that may disturb asbestos
LO7: Describe safe working practices to avoid asbestos exposure
LO8: Explain what to do if suspected or accidentally disturbed
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration, and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- What asbestos is and why it was widely used
- Common locations of asbestos in buildings and plants
- Types of asbestos and typical asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
- Health effects including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma
- Routes of exposure and why fibres are so dangerous
- Legal responsibilities for employers and employees
- Activities most likely to disturb asbestos
- Emergency actions and reporting procedures if asbestos is found or damaged
Assessment & certification

This Asbestos Awareness training course ends with a 13-question multiple choice assessment with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training progress, and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks, and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your Asbestos Awareness training certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS