IATP-accredited Category A training to identify asbestos in pre-2000 buildings, meet CAR 2012 duties and respond safely to disturbance.
This IATP-accredited course provides essential safety training for all retrofit professionals working on buildings constructed before the year 2000, where Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) are a critical risk. It ensures you meet the legal requirements under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to protect yourself and occupants from exposure. You will learn to identify common locations and types of asbestos hidden within the building fabric, understand the severe health impacts of disturbed fibres, and learn specific procedures for emergency decontamination.
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs), Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Duty to Manage, Pre-2000 Properties, Risk Assessment, PPE, Decontamination, Hazardous Waste, Management Survey, Refurbishment and Demolition Survey, HSE Guidelines, Artex, Thermal Insulation.
This lesson reveals why asbestos was once hailed as a "magic mineral" due to its fireproof and chemically resistant properties. You'll explore the different types of asbestos found in the UK, including Chrysotile (White), Amosite (Brown), and Crocidolite (Blue). The module outlines the turning point in history that transformed asbestos from a construction staple into a substance finally banned in the UK by 1999.
This lesson focuses on the biological impact of microscopic fibres that bypass the body's natural defences to cause long-term, irreversible damage. You'll learn about specific diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, the concept of the "latency period," and the "multiplier effect". This effect demonstrates how smoking combined with asbestos exposure can increase the risk of lung cancer by up to 90 times.
This lesson teaches you how to identify common Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) by understanding "friability" and the "chameleon effect". You'll explore where asbestos is commonly hidden in residential and industrial properties, from pipe lagging and loose-fill insulation to vinyl floor tiles and textured coatings. The module reinforces the "before 2000 rule": if a building is older than the year 2000, you must assume asbestos is present.
This lesson breaks down the legal framework protecting workers, specifically the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). You’ll learn about the "Duty to Manage," the importance of the asbestos register, and your legal right to refuse work if safety information is missing. This module explains how employers must provide clear information, instruction, and training to any worker liable to disturb asbestos.
This lesson provides official emergency protocols for the unexpected discovery or accidental disturbance of asbestos. You will learn the "Stop" rule, how to clear and contain an area, and specific decontamination steps like "wet wiping" with damp rags. The module also covers mandatory legal procedures following an incident, including the retention of health records for 40 years and the strict rules for hazardous waste disposal.
