5,000 people a year die of Asbestos related diseases in the UK, that is more than the number of people killed on the roads.

Under Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, everyone who liable to be exposed to asbestos (i.e. Anyone who has or is likely to disturb the fabrication of buildings built before 2000) at work must have Asbestos Awareness training. Some of the occupations affected are:

• Heating & Ventilation Engineers
• Demolition Workers
• Carpenters & Joiners
• IT Technicians
• Plumbers
• Roofing Contractors
• Painters & Decorators
• Plasterers
• Construction Workers
• Fire & Burglar Alarm Installers
• Shop Fitters
• Gas Fitters
• Computer Installers
• General Maintenance Staff (e.g. Caretakers)
• Telecommunication Engineers
• Building Surveyors
• Cable Layers
• Electricians

The HSE is taking action against on companies who break the law by failing to provide their staff with training, so book on this course and protect your workers and business.

Asbestos is a very dangerous substance that was used as a building material in the UK from the Industrial Revolution to the late 1990s. In a good condition asbestos is safe, but if it is disturbed and its particles become airborne it can pose a grave health risk. Therefore it is essential that it must be correctly identified, monitored, contained and managed, as exposure can result in serious illness and death (currently at a rate of 5000 to 7000 a year). With the introduction of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, those who deal with materials that potentially contain asbestos must be aware of the dangers of asbestos in buildings to minimise risks of exposure. Train your staff on this essential course before the HSE become involved.