‘Protect Your Workforce, and Understand the Risks’
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was once widely used in construction due to its insulation, fireproofing, and durability properties. However, the health risks of asbestos exposure became evident over time, leading to its ban in the UK in 1999. Asbestos fibres, when inhaled, can cause serious and often fatal diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Despite the ban, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are still present in many older buildings, making asbestos awareness critical for anyone working in such environments.
What are the Legal Duties to Manage Asbestos?
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, employers and building owners have a legal responsibility to manage asbestos risks in buildings. This involves identifying the presence of asbestos, maintaining an asbestos register, assessing its condition, and ensuring that anyone working near or with asbestos-containing materials is properly trained. Employers are required to:
Conduct surveys to locate asbestos in their buildings and maintain an asbestos register.
Implement a management plan for ACMs to minimise the risk of disturbance.
Provide Asbestos Awareness training to all employees who may come into contact with asbestos during their work.
Regularly review and update the asbestos management plan to ensure ongoing safety.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant fines and legal action, as well as serious health risks for untrained workers.
Working in Environments with Asbestos Present
Many workers, including those in construction, maintenance, and refurbishment, could come into contact with asbestos without realising it. Without proper training, even minor tasks like drilling or sanding could disturb asbestos, releasing harmful fibres into the air. This is why Asbestos Awareness training is vital for ensuring that employees can recognise asbestos, know how to handle it safely, and understand the legal requirements for working in environments where asbestos is present.
Our Asbestos Awareness Training: Convenient, Affordable, and Flexible
At JCH Safety, we offer a comprehensive Asbestos Awareness training course designed to keep you compliant with the law and ensure the safety of your workforce. For just £35 + VAT, our online training provides an interactive, video-taught learning experience that allows participants to start and stop the course at their convenience. Perfect for busy professionals, this training can be completed anywhere, at any time.
Why Choose Our Online Asbestos Awareness Training?
Legal Compliance: Our asbestos awareness training meets all the legal requirements for asbestos awareness under UK regulations.
Convenient: Learn at your own pace with the ability to stop and resume when it suits you.
Interactive and Engaging: Video-based lessons make the content more accessible and easier to retain.
Cost-Effective: At only £35 + VAT, our course is an affordable solution for ensuring your team is fully trained and compliant.
What are the Benefits of Online Learning vs In-Person Training?
Online training offers unmatched flexibility and convenience. Participants can complete the training at their own pace, without having to take time off work or travel to a training location. It is also cost-effective, saving you on travel, accommodation, and time. The interactive nature of our courses ensures that learners stay engaged, while the ability to stop and resume means no need to block out large chunks of time.
Additional Online Training Courses
In addition to Asbestos Awareness, we offer a variety of other essential online health and safety training courses, each designed to help businesses stay compliant and protect their employees:
Manual Handling Training: Ensure your team knows how to lift, carry, and move items safely to reduce the risk of injury.
Working at Height Training: Essential for anyone working above ground level, this course covers the dangers and safety measures necessary to prevent falls and accidents.
CDM Awareness Training: A must for contractors and others involved in construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Our training courses are designed to be user-friendly, informative, and easy to complete, making compliance simple for both employers and employees.
Sign Up Today and Stay Compliant!
Ensure your business is meeting its legal obligations and keeping your workforce safe by enrolling in JCH Safety’s Asbestos Awareness training. With our easy-to-use online platform and affordable pricing at £35 + VAT, you can ensure your team is trained, protected, and compliant with UK asbestos regulations.
Don’t wait—contact us today to sign up for Asbestos Awareness or any of our other online training courses, and take the first step toward a safer workplace!
