Asbestos Awareness - React Training & Consultancy

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This Asbestos Awareness course is designed to provide you with essential foundation knowledge about asbestos, its risks, and how to safely manage and avoid exposure in the workplace.

Understand what asbestos is and why it was widely used in construction and industry
Recognise the different types of asbestos and where they may be found
Understand the serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure
Identify common asbestos-containing materials in domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings
Recognise activities that may disturb asbestos and release harmful fibres
Understand the legal responsibilities of employers and employees under UK asbestos regulations
Know what actions to take if asbestos or suspected ACMs are encountered in the workplace
Understand that asbestos awareness training does not qualify individuals to work with asbestos

Course Content

Understanding What Asbestos Is and Its History
This module explains what asbestos is, how it was used historically, and why it became such a common material in construction and industry. Learners will understand the different types of asbestos, where it was commonly used, and why buildings constructed before 2000 may still contain asbestos-containing materials.

1-1-Asbestos Awareness Training
1-2-Course Introduction
1-3-What Is Asbestos
1-4-Why Asbestos Awareness Is Important
1-5-Who Should Take This Training
1-6-Meet Scribble
1-7-Course Objectives
1-8-Assessment Requirements
1-9-Certification and Completion
1-10-Module 1 Introduction
1-11-Understanding Asbestos
1-12-Ancient Uses of Asbestos
1-13-Industrial Revolution and Mining
1-14-Asbestos in Transportation
1-15-Asbestos in Shipbuilding
1-16-Asbestos in Textiles and Fire Protection
1-17-Asbestos in Electronics
1-18-Asbestos in Consumer Products
1-19-Asbestos in Consumer Products
1-20-Asbestos in Film and Media
1-21-Asbestos in Film and Media
1-22-Types of Asbestos Overview
1-23-Types of Asbestos Overview
1-24-Chrysotile White Asbestos
1-25-Crocidolite Blue Asbestos
1-26-Amosite Brown Asbestos
1-27-Other Types of Asbestos
1-28-Asbestos Worldwide
1-29-Knowledge Test
1-30-Demand in Developing Countries
1-31-Module 1 Complete

Understanding the Health Risks Associated with Asbestos
This module covers the serious health risks linked to asbestos exposure. Learners will explore how asbestos fibres affect the body and gain an understanding of asbestos-related diseases including asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, and pleural plaques, along with the importance of early awareness and prevention.

2-1-Module 2 Introduction
2-2-Health Risks Overview
2-3-Delayed Onset of Disease
2-4-Inhaling Asbestos Fibres
2-5-How Fibres Damage the Body
2-6-Asbestosis
2-7-Asbestosis Overview
2-8-Symptoms of Asbestosis
2-9-Symptoms of Asbestosis Shortness of Breath
2-10-Symptoms of Asbestosis Persistent Dry Cough
2-11-Symptoms of Asbestosis Chest Pain
2-12-Symptoms of Asbestosis Fatigue
2-13-Symptoms of Asbestosis Weight Loss
2-14-Advanced Effects of Asbestosis
2-15-Managing Symptoms
2-16-Mesothelioma
2-17-Mesothelioma Overview
2-18-Types of Mesothelioma
2-19-Mesothelioma Prognosis
2-20-Treatment Options
2-21-Pleural Plaques
2-22-Lung Cancer
2-23-Laryngeal Cancer
2-24-Health Risks Reminder
2-25-Knowledge Check Activity
2-26-Module 2 Complete

Recognising Potential Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s)
This module focuses on identifying where asbestos may be found in domestic, commercial, and industrial environments. Learners will learn to recognise common asbestos-containing materials, understand high-risk locations within buildings, and recognise activities that may disturb asbestos and release harmful fibres.

3-1-Module 3 Introduction
3-2-Buildings Constructed Before 2000
3-3-Where Asbestos May Be Found
3-4-Asbestos In Buildings
3-5-Ceilings and Interior Decoration
3-6-Roofing Materials
3-7-Corrugated Sheets
3-8-Roof Tiles
3-9-Roofing Felt
3-10-Insulation Materials
3-11-Loose Fill Insulation
3-12-Pipe Lagging
3-13-Asbestos in Flooring
3-14-Fascias and Gutters
3-15-Fuse Boards
3-16-Fire Doors
3-17-Industrial Environments
3-18-Mock Environment Illustration
3-19-Power Stations and Plants
3-20-Activities That Disturb Asbestos
3-21-Activities That Can Disturb ACM
3-22-Hammering
3-23-Drilling
3-24-Chiselling
3-25-Scraping
3-26-Demolition Activities
3-27-Awareness Reminder
3-28-Activity
3-29-Module 3 Complete

The Law Around Asbestos
This module provides an overview of UK asbestos legislation and the responsibilities of employers and employees under the law. Learners will gain an understanding of key regulations, legal duties, safe working practices, and the consequences of failing to comply with asbestos safety requirements.

4-1-Module 4 Introduction
4-2-UK Legal Framework Overview
4-3-Module 4 Overview
4-4-Purpose of Asbestos Legislation
4-5-Legal Hierarchy
4-6-Legal Hierarchy Explained
4-7-Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
4-8-CAR 2012 Regulations
4-9-Approved Codes of Practice
4-10-HSE Guidance
4-11-Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
4-12-Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Explained
4-13-Employer Legal Duties
4-14-Training Requirements
4-15-Identifying Asbestos Risks
4-16-Maintaining an Asbestos Register
4-17-Assessing Risk
4-18-Planning Work Safely
4-19-Training Requirements
4-20-Protecting Workers
4-21-Employee Legal Duties
4-22-Taking Reasonable Care
4-23-Following Training
4-24-Using Protective Equipment
4-25-Reporting Suspected ACMs
4-26-Avoiding Disturbance
4-27-Cooperating with Employers
4-28-Consequences of Noncompliance
4-29-Applying the Law in Practice
4-30-Important Reminder
4-31-Licensed Work
4-32-Notifiable Non-Licensed Work
4-33-Non-Licensed Work
4-34-Final Legal Reminder
4-35-Module 4 Complete
4-36-Final Assessment Instructions
4-37-Certificate Validity
4-38-End of Course

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Course Content

1-1-Asbestos Awareness Training

1-2-Course Introduction

1-3-What Is Asbestos

1-4-Why Asbestos Awareness Is Important

1-5-Who Should Take This Training

1-6-Meet Scribble

1-7-Course Objectives

1-8-Assessment Requirements

1-9-Certification and Completion

1-10-Module 1 Introduction

1-11-Understanding Asbestos

1-12-Ancient Uses of Asbestos

1-13-Industrial Revolution and Mining

1-14-Asbestos in Transportation

1-15-Asbestos in Shipbuilding

1-16-Asbestos in Textiles and Fire Protection

1-17-Asbestos in Electronics

1-18-Asbestos in Consumer Products

1-19-Asbestos in Consumer Products

1-20-Asbestos in Film and Media

1-21-Asbestos in Film and Media

1-22-Types of Asbestos Overview

1-23-Types of Asbestos Overview

1-24-Chrysotile White Asbestos

1-25-Crocidolite Blue Asbestos

1-26-Amosite Brown Asbestos

1-27-Other Types of Asbestos

1-28-Asbestos Worldwide

1-29-Knowledge Test

1-30-Demand in Developing Countries

1-31-Module 1 Complete

2-1-Module 2 Introduction

2-2-Health Risks Overview

2-3-Delayed Onset of Disease

2-4-Inhaling Asbestos Fibres

2-5-How Fibres Damage the Body

2-6-Asbestosis

2-7-Asbestosis Overview

2-8-Symptoms of Asbestosis

2-9-Symptoms of Asbestosis Shortness of Breath

2-10-Symptoms of Asbestosis Persistent Dry Cough

2-11-Symptoms of Asbestosis Chest Pain

2-12-Symptoms of Asbestosis Fatigue

2-13-Symptoms of Asbestosis Weight Loss

2-14-Advanced Effects of Asbestosis

2-15-Managing Symptoms

2-16-Mesothelioma

2-17-Mesothelioma Overview

2-18-Types of Mesothelioma

2-19-Mesothelioma Prognosis

2-20-Treatment Options

2-21-Pleural Plaques

2-22-Lung Cancer

2-23-Laryngeal Cancer

2-24-Health Risks Reminder

2-25-Knowledge Check Activity

2-26-Module 2 Complete

3-1-Module 3 Introduction

3-2-Buildings Constructed Before 2000

3-3-Where Asbestos May Be Found

3-4-Asbestos In Buildings

3-5-Ceilings and Interior Decoration

3-6-Roofing Materials

3-7-Corrugated Sheets

3-8-Roof Tiles

3-9-Roofing Felt

3-10-Insulation Materials

3-11-Loose Fill Insulation

3-12-Pipe Lagging

3-13-Asbestos in Flooring

3-14-Fascias and Gutters

3-15-Fuse Boards

3-16-Fire Doors

3-17-Industrial Environments

3-18-Mock Environment Illustration

3-19-Power Stations and Plants

3-20-Activities That Disturb Asbestos