Level 1 Certificate in Asbestos Awareness Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)

Course Information

Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for those who may be exposed to asbestos within their working environment and require a simple overview of the risks. Regulations requires employers to ensure that their employees receive adequate information, instruction and training relating to the risks due to asbestos if they are liable to be exposed to this material.

Course Content

The course designed by RSPH is based on the following criteria:

1. Properties, uses and risk to health
2. Use of asbestos in the construction industry
3. Risk to exposure and methods for controlling that risk
4. Legislation

Please follow the links below for further information on the course syllabus.

Assessment

Delegates are required to complete a short multiple choice exercise to demonstrate an understanding of the course subjects.

Qualification and Certificates

Holders of this qualification will be able to explain the effects of asbestos on the health of individuals, the types of material likely to contain asbestos, the location of these materials within buildings, and procedures for minimising the risk of asbestos fibre release. 

All delegates who successfully complete this course are awarded the Level 1 Certificate in Asbestos and the certification is issued to candidates directly from RSPH.

Course Dates and Locations

This course is offered on the basis of an in-house course and delivered at your premises.  Please contact us for further information or book this course.

Additional Information

 Level 1 Certificate in Asbestos Awareness Syllabus