Asbestos is responsible for over 500 deaths every year. It’s one of the most dangerous building materials ever used, and if you work in construction there’s a good chance you’ll have come across it already. If you haven’t, its widespread use means you’re likely to be faced with asbestos in the future.
Why do you need asbestos awareness training?
Asbestos was regularly used across the construction industry during the 19th and 20th centuries. If you work in construction, renovations, or building maintenance, you’ll have seen asbestos during your career. There’s also a chance you’ll know someone who became ill from exposure to asbestos. Understanding where asbestos might be found, and what to do when you find it, could save your life and the lives of those around you.
If you work in construction, asbestos awareness training is vital. It’s an essential skill and will give you the confidence to know what to do if you’re faced with asbestos or if you’re told that asbestos is suspected on a site.
During the asbestos awareness training you’ll find out:
- Where you might find asbestos
- How to identify asbestos
- What to do if asbestos is found
- The risks of exposure to asbestos
- How to avoid the risks of exposure to asbestos.
This training meets all legal requirements for employee asbestos awareness training.
Who should complete asbestos awareness training?
Anyone who works on a construction site should complete asbestos awareness training. For your own safety and peace of mind, it’s important to understand the risks associated with asbestos exposure and how to minimise them. Due to the nature of asbestos and the devastating consequences that exposure can cause, the more workers who are confident in identifying and understanding where asbestos might be present, the better.
If you’re a team leader or manager, you should regularly check that your team is comfortable with their level of asbestos awareness. You should make sure you have the same level of knowledge as your team (or even more).
This category A asbestos awareness training delivers key information through a clear and concise online course. The training is media-rich, interactive, and can be taken at a time that suits you. With no need to travel to a training centre or miss any work, this online training is an ideal way to work on your continued professional development alongside your current role.
Why take asbestos awareness training with P.I.E.R?
Health and safety should be a priority on every construction site. With P.I.E.R, it’s more than just a tick-box exercise. We genuinely care about our workers and clients and the training we offer can help you foster an environment that values the health and safety of all workers. Our asbestos awareness training course is part of a suite of health and safety courses that have been hand-picked to provide you with a broad range of knowledge.
Our aim is to provide a recruitment service that goes above and beyond the standard construction recruitment expectations. We help our clients take a project from the initial conception phase, right through to completion. As part of our package we are able to offer upskilling opportunities for all workers. Our training courses are suitable for seasoned construction professionals, specific skilled trades, and those looking to begin their career in construction.
For more information about the training courses we offer or our recruitment services, please get in touch today. Our team can suggest the right training for your workers and ensure your entire construction team feels confident in their health and safety responsibilities.