Asbestos Awareness (Category A) – Stay Safe by Recognising and Avoiding Asbestos Exposure Risks

Asbestos is a silent killer. Found in many buildings constructed before 2000, disturbing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) without proper training can lead to serious health consequences including mesothelioma and lung cancer. This Asbestos Awareness (Category A) course is designed to give you the foundational knowledge to recognise and avoid asbestos risks in your workplace—without directly handling asbestos-containing materials.

This course does not qualify individuals to work with asbestos, but it equips workers with the awareness needed to avoid disturbing asbestos and to act responsibly when working in potentially contaminated environments.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is essential for:

Maintenance staff
Electricians and plumbers
General construction and site workers
Painters, decorators, and building contractors
Anyone entering buildings where ACMs may be present

It is intended for those not involved in direct asbestos removal, but who need to understand how to identify risks and respond appropriately.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will:

Understand what asbestos is and where it is commonly found
Learn the health effects of asbestos exposure
Know the legal framework surrounding asbestos in the UK
Understand what goes into a proper asbestos risk assessment
Recognise materials likely to contain asbestos
Know what to do in the event of accidental disturbance

Course Content Overview (Videos)

Video 1: What is Asbestos?

⏱ 4 Minutes 33 Seconds
Introduction to asbestos types, properties, and historical use

Video 2: The Effects of Exposure to Asbestos

⏱ 2 Minutes 22 Seconds
Health conditions caused by inhaling asbestos fibres

Video 3: The Legal Framework

⏱ 5 Minutes 20 Seconds
Duties under UK law including Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Video 4: Risk Assessment

⏱ 4 Minutes 11 Seconds
Steps to assess and minimise asbestos-related risks

Video 5: Asbestos Containing Materials

⏱ 4 Minutes 29 Seconds
How to recognise common materials and where they are likely to be found

Video 6: Emergency Procedures

⏱ 4 Minutes 47 Seconds
What to do if asbestos is accidentally disturbed

Total Modules and Time

📦 Total Modules: 6
⏱ Total Duration: 25 Minutes 42 Seconds

Certification

Learners will receive an Asbestos Awareness (Category A) Certificate upon successful completion, confirming their understanding of asbestos risks and appropriate actions to take.