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Level 2 Award in Asbestos Awareness

The Asbestos Awareness eLearning course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the hazards associated with asbestos, the diseases that can result from exposure and the legal requirements around its management and removal. This course is delivered through a digital platform and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

The course covers topics such as the properties of asbestos, the types of asbestos-containing materials, the risks associated with asbestos exposure, the health effects of asbestos, the responsibilities of employers and employees, and the steps that should be taken to manage asbestos safely in the workplace.

Upon completion of the course, learners will have a good understanding of the hazards associated with asbestos and the precautions that should be taken when working with or around asbestos. This course is mapped to National Occupational Standards PPLCC02 and COSVR756, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) NG12.

Learning Objectives

  • Be able to explain what asbestos is and its uses
  • Know how to avoid risks from ACMs
  • Understand what processes release fibres and how the law has been applied to the risk from ACMs
  • Explain why ACMs are harmful and what diseases they can cause
  • Understand what to do if you have unintentionally come into contact with ACMs

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