School Safety Collection

Asbestos Awareness (Bolt on)

Asbestos was once seen as a ‘miracle material’ thanks to its fire-resistant and insulating properties. But today we know it’s extremely hazardous and can cause deadly diseases. Many schools built before 2000 still contain asbestos in walls, ceilings, tiles, pipes, and cement, meaning the risk is very real if it’s disturbed. This course will help you recognise where asbestos might be found and understand the health dangers it poses.

Learning outcomes:

Identify asbestos and its common locations in school buildings so you can respond appropriately

Describe the health risks of asbestos exposure to understand the importance of its identification and proper handling

Follow safe practices and responsibilities so you can help manage asbestos risks

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

You might have heard of it in passing, but what is asbestos? And what does asbestos look like? Asbestos testing and removal should be left to professionals, of course, but a basic understanding will help keep you safe from asbestos exposure. In this course, you’ll learn how to identify different types of asbestos, where you might come across them, what the dangers are, and how to follow safe practices so you can manage risks.

Whether you’re a duty holder, school leader, teacher, or teaching assistant, asbestos awareness is essential training if your school was built before the turn of the millennium. It’s especially important for those who are due to carry out work, such as caretakers and contractors.

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Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.