Asbestos Awareness Online Course

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The Asbestos Awareness course is aimed at those who encounter asbestos-containing materials during work activities or work in buildings where asbestos is present. It is also aimed at those who manage, supervise and control such work to ensure total compliance and safety of a team as the responsible persons. 

The course complies with the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and Approved Codes of Practice L143. Persons who also require the “Duty to Manage” asbestos training may take the NATAS Asbestos Awareness and Duty to Manage eLearning Course to complete their training.

WHAT IS THE PASS MARK FOR THE ASSESSMENT?

To successfully complete the assessment, delegates must obtain a pass mark of 80%, equivalent to two wrong answers. The final assessment is multiple choice and contains fifteen questions in total. Upon completing the final assessment, students will instantly gain their fully certified NATAS Asbestos Awareness Certificate, available to download as a PDF file. This means you can print out or send the certificate as required without delay.

Any delegates that did not obtain 80% in the assessment have five attempts to resit and pass the course. You must purchase an additional license if the course is not passed within five attempts.

ABOUT OUR ASBESTOS AWARENESS COURSE

Please note that this online course doesn’t qualify you to work directly with asbestos-containing materials. To work on, remove, or repair asbestos materials, additional training is required. Additional training is required for working on, removing or repairing asbestos materials. However, this training includes the need for asbestos awareness, meaning this course is an essential introduction to your training journey.

Full details of all other training courses are available online in our wider range of classroom health and safety courses. Here you can find information on relevant courses, such as Duty to Manage Asbestos and Non-Licensed Removal training.

COURSE TIMING

This course will take you approximately 1 hour to complete. You can take the course online at your convenience and do not need to complete it in a single session.

The course is designed so that you must follow and complete each section before moving to the next. You can go back and review the completed sections.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course takes approximately 1-hour to complete. It can also be taken online at your convenience and does not need to be completed in a single session.

The course is designed so that you must follow and complete each section before moving to the next. However, you can go back and review the completed sections before submitting them.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Need more advice? Look for further information in the answers to our most frequently asked questions here. 

What is an ACM?

ACM stands for asbestos-containing material and is often used on-site and within the industry as an abbreviation. As the name suggests, an ACM is any material that contains asbestos. 

When was Asbestos Used?

Asbestos was only fully banned in 1999, and before that, it was a widely used material in construction in the UK and worldwide. It was first used in construction as it was a cheap material and widely available, as well as being insulating, sound absorbent and fire resistant. 

It became popular for use at the end of the 1800s, and by 1950, 100 thousand tonnes were imported into the UK. 

Why is Asbestos Dangerous?

Did you know that asbestos kills around 5000 workers each year? This is more than double the number of people killed on the road. So, while you may not have previously considered the dangers of asbestos, now is the time to pay attention and understand the true risk. 

The visibility of the asbestos fibres makes asbestos so dangerous and high-risk. These are so small that you could not see them to avoid them, and they are released into the air when an ACM is disturbed. They can also be easily inhaled as the fibres are thought to remain airborne for between 48 and 72 hours. 

Once inhaled, asbestos fibres cannot be broken down by the human body. The fibres embed themselves in the lungs and can cause many asbestos-related diseases. Once exposed, you may notice difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and coughing years down the line. This is the start of symptoms, with asbestos-related diseases often being fatal. 

Who May Be Likely to Work with Asbestos-Containing Materials?

Those most likely to work with asbestos-containing materials include refurbishment, renovations, and maintenance professionals. You are most at risk when the building you are working in was built before the year 2000 if ACMs are not identified before the job starts and if you don’t know how to recognise or safely work with asbestos. 

Here is a list of professions most likely to come across ACMs whilst working;

• Heating and ventilation engineers
• Demolition workers
• Carpenters and joiners
• Plumbers
• Roofing contractors
• Painters and decorators
• Plasterers
• Construction workers
• Fire and burglar alarm installers
• Shopfitters
• Gas fitters
• Computer and data installers
• General maintenance staff eg caretakers
• Telecommunications engineers
• Architects, building surveyors, and other such professionals
• Cable layers
• Electricians

How Often Should You do an Asbestos Refresher Course?

The frequency of refresher courses depends on the nature of your work and the regulations in your region. The HSE recommends refreshing your Asbestos Awareness every year. This keeps you updated with the latest safety practices and regulations. NATAS offers an Asbestos Awareness online course, which you can complete at your convenience to fulfil this requirement.

The NATAS Asbestos Awareness training course online is comprehensive and covers all the necessary areas of Asbestos Awareness, making it a reliable choice for the annual refresher. It’s also cost-effective, making it a great value Asbestos Awareness course with a high level of quality training.

Who is NATAS?

NATAS was originally formed in 1996 as the National Asbestos Training & Accreditation Scheme, dedicated to improving standards by providing structured and quality training. NATAS soon became established as a nationally respected training provider and in 1998, became the first independent asbestos training provider recognised by the HSE.

Building on and in addition to our core strength as a training and qualification provider for the asbestos industry, NATAS has established a full portfolio of Health & Safety Training Online & Classroom Courses. Our client industry base includes Oil & Gas companies, Councils, Government, MoD, Construction, Housing, Energy, Manufacturing, Building trades and many more. Clients range from individuals to multinationals.

Why choose NATAS?

When it comes to Asbestos Awareness training, NATAS are a standout provider. We provide an accredited Asbestos Awareness course that helps individuals understand the risks associated with asbestos and how to handle such situations. The Asbestos Awareness course is reasonably priced, providing excellent value for the comprehensive e-learning experience it delivers.

The course is easily accessible on computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices. Manage your student’s Asbestos Awareness requirements easily with our Learning Management Admin System, included in the course price. With the voiceover element of the course, you can both listen and read the course content and view the course imagery with ease, to cover all bases of learning styles.

NATAS offers 1-hour Asbestos Awareness training online, allowing participants to complete the training at their own pace. The course can be completed in bite-size sections and does not need to be completed in one session- the course will save your progress as you complete the course sections. The convenience of an Asbestos Awareness course online, coupled with the depth of knowledge covered, makes NATAS a preferred choice for many individuals and organisations.

All of our Asbestos training courses online come with an Asbestos certificate online, proving the successful completion of the course. The multiple attempts (5) final test at the end of the course ensures you’ve understood the course material and proves your competence in Asbestos Awareness training, with a pass mark of 80%, or 12/15 correct answers, to provide your Asbestos Awareness qualification certificate.