How long does asbestos awareness training last for?
12 months
Although there is no legal requirement to repeat asbestos awareness training, the HSE recommends that a refresher training course be undertaken every 12 months, or as necessary, to ensure that employees are kept aware of the possible risks.
Can you do asbestos Awareness Online?
The E-Learning Asbestos Awareness package is all delivered online so you can learn at a PC or any mobile device, complete the course and assessment and receive your certificate any time, anywhere. Select the quantity of delegates you need to train and add to your basket.
Is asbestos awareness training mandatory?
Specifically, Asbestos Awareness (Category A) training is a legal requirement for anyone who may encounter asbestos but is not required to work with it. For example, it is suitable and a requirement for an employee who needs to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work.
Who can deliver asbestos awareness training?
Asbestos awareness
- General maintenance workers.
- Electricians.
- Plumbers.
- Joiners.
- Painters and decorators.
- Plasterers.
- Construction workers.
- Roofers.
What is included in asbestos awareness training?
Asbestos awareness training must include the following topics: The properties of asbestos and its effects on health. The types use and likely occurrence of asbestos and ACMs in buildings and plant. The general procedures to be followed to deal with an emergency.
How long does the online asbestos course take?
approximately 40 minutes
Duration. It takes approximately 40 minutes to complete the course in full. This can be spread out over multiple sessions or completed in a single session.
How many questions is the asbestos awareness course?
10 asbestos awareness questions
This minimum level of asbestos training is required by law under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR). If you have had, or are about to refresh, your asbestos awareness, you should be able to answer these 10 asbestos awareness questions.
How many types of asbestos training are there?
There are three types of asbestos training: Awareness Training (CAT A) Training for work with asbestos that does not require a license from the HSE (CAT B) Training for asbestos work that does require a license from the HSE (CAT C)
What is asbestos course?
The eight-hour Asbestos Roofing course covers the regulations and requirements for any contractor who is wanting to remove intact (non-friable) asbestos roofing. The course covers the OSHA 1926.1101 standard and any State asbestos standards that would apply.
What is asbestos awareness?
Asbestos Awareness. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that takes the form of hollow, microscopic fibers which are nearly indestructible. It can be densely packed into a tough, flexible and very useful material, which has been used for hundreds of years as an insulation, fireproofing, and building material.
What is an asbestos certificate?
The Asbestos Supervisor refresher training recertifies individuals to supervise and direct asbestos workers performing abatement activities. An Asbestos Supervisor must have completed this training, and have a valid Supervisor certificate with them at all times while working on qualifying projects.
What is asbestos management?
Asbestos Management Plans. The purpose of an asbestos management plan is to assist the controller of premises to prevent exposure to airborne asbestos fibres while asbestos containing material remains in the workplace.