G-FORSE Certificate in

Asbestos Awareness

3 hour course Assessment is by completing a 12 question multi-choice examination paper

  • 3 hour course

  • Assessment is by completing a 12 question multi-choice examination paper

Course Overview

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral used in many building materials and other products and it is estimated that it is responsible for 5,000 deaths annually in the UK.

G-FORSE Training Solutions’ 3-hour asbestos awareness course is aimed at any person in control of non-domestic premises or any person who is likely to disturb asbestos-containing materials during their work.

Assessment is by completing a 12 question multi-choice examination paper

Course Price: £300

(Max 12 people)

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What’s Covered?

  • What is asbestos?

  • Where does asbestos come from?

  • The types of asbestos and the asbestos mineral groups

  • Why was asbestos used?

  • History and statistics

  • Where is asbestos found?

  • The reasons for health and safety

  • Risk assessment

  • The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

  • Health problems

  • Procedures to follow if asbestos is disturbed

  • Licensed, non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed work

  • Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) when working with asbestos

  • Disposal of asbestos waste