Asbestos Awareness
Asbestos Awareness training teaches workers to recognize hidden asbestos materials in older buildings to avoid releasing dangerous airborne fibers.
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Why Asbestos Awareness Training is important
This Asbestos Awareness course helps individuals recognise where asbestos may be found, understand the health risks associated with exposure, and know what actions to take if asbestos is suspected. The training is essential for anyone whose work may bring them into contact with asbestos, helping to protect both themselves and others from potentially life-changing health risks.Learning Outcomes
- Understand what asbestos is and why it was widely used in buildings and construction materials.
- Explain the health risks associated with asbestos exposure, including long-term occupational diseases.
- Identify the key legislation and legal requirements relating to asbestos management and control.
- Recognise the three main types of asbestos and understand their common uses.
- Identify where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be found in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- Understand the purpose of asbestos surveys, registers, and risk assessments.
- Recognise the different types of asbestos surveys and when they are required.
- Understand the responsibilities of employers, duty holders, contractors, and licensed asbestos removal specialists.
- Explain the correct actions to take if asbestos-containing materials are discovered or damaged.
- Understand the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices when dealing with potential asbestos exposure.
If you or your team need Asbestos Awareness Training, use the course enquiry options to speak with our training team, ask questions, or check upcoming availability.
FAQ's
We can do asbestos awareness training as both a Virtual Classroom course over Zoom/Teams or as a E-Learning course through our E-Learning provider VideoTile our full library is available here
No. This course is designed for beginners and requires no prior knowledge of asbestos.
Yes. The course covers key legislation, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations, and outlines the responsibilities of employers, duty holders, and employees.
No. Working with asbestos requires licences and insurances that this course will not cover. This course mainly covered the identification and actions that should be taken upon discovery of asbestos and how best to work around it.
The HSE recommends that this course is refreshed annually.
In L143 `Managing andworking with asbestos` the following is stated on page 54: Training should be given to employees whose work could foreseeably disturb the fabric of a building and expose them to asbestos
However, by enquiring we will be able to give more specific advice for your business
This course is suitable for anyone who may encounter asbestos during their work.
At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.
Yes. The course uses practical examples, images, and case studies to help delegates recognise potential asbestos hazards in the workplace.
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(Excluding VAT)Upcoming Asbestos Awareness Courses
- 6 Aug 2026, 1:00 PM
- 10 Sep 2026, 1:00 PM