Asbestos Training & Awareness

Asbestos awareness training is a legal requirement under Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. It ensures that anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work can recognise asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), understand the risks, and know how to act safely.

Even if you don’t deliver the training yourself, you can rely on us to arrange accredited training through trusted partners — so your organisation stays safe and compliant.

Training is aimed at a wide range of people who could disturb asbestos in the course of their work, including:

○ Construction workers (plumbers, electricians, joiners, decorators, heating engineers, etc.)

○ Facilities management teams and caretakers

○ Maintenance and repair workers

○ Surveyors and architects

○ Employers, supervisors, and managers responsible for safety on site

○ Anyone involved in refurbishment, demolition, or building maintenance

A compliant asbestos awareness course should include:

1. Health risks and why asbestos is dangerous

○ How asbestos fibres damage the lungs

○ The main asbestos-related diseases (asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma)

○ The long latency period — why today’s exposure creates tomorrow’s illnesses

2. Types, uses and likely locations of ACMs

○ The three most common types: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite

○ Common places asbestos is found (insulation, floor tiles, ceiling panels, pipe lagging, etc.)

○ Buildings most at risk (pre-2000 properties)

3. How to avoid disturbing asbestos

○ Safe working practices and precautions

○ Understanding warning labels and signage

○ Importance of asbestos surveys and registers

4. Emergency procedures

○ What to do if asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed

○ Who to contact and immediate steps to minimise exposure

5. Legal duties and responsibilities

○ Employer obligations under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

○ The duty to manage asbestos (Regulation 4)

○ Workers’ responsibilities for safety and reporting

Protects health & saves lives – prevents accidental exposure to one of the UK’s biggest occupational health risks.

Keeps you compliant – asbestos awareness is a legal requirement, and failure to comply can result in fines, enforcement notices, or prosecution.

Shows professionalism – demonstrates to clients, staff, and regulators that you take asbestos management seriously.

Reduces risk – protects your business from reputational damage, legal action, and costly mistakes.