Learn how to handle hazardous materials as an asbestos surveyor in this free online health and safety training course.

While asbestos has been prohibited as a construction material since1999, the buildings constructed before that time still contain this hazardous substance and are used for domestic and commercial purposes. Asbestos surveyors must ensure that such facilities are safe for people to live or work in. To accomplish this, they must know to keep themselves and other workers safe from the risks of asbestos contamination. This health and safety course equips you with the skills required to conduct building site surveys and accurately identify the types, quantities and conditions of asbestos. We also show you how to effectively prepare comprehensive asbestos reports.

This health and safety training course first describes the nature and properties of asbestos. We explore the history of this building material and discuss how it was employed over the years. We then go through the ill effects asbestos can have on your health and those working around you. We teach you how to survey the exterior and interior of buildings for asbestos and asbestos-containing material (ACM). The course lays out the methodology used for collecting samples and explains how to report and present the results. We then lay out the legal duties of employees and employers under various UK health and safety regulations pertaining to asbestos.

This health and safety course describes the safety preparations, equipment and methods used to dispose of asbestos waste. These techniques are particularly important during renovations or demolitions. This course has no prerequisites and suits anyone who wants to learn about asbestos or gain the fundamental skills to become an asbestos surveyor. Architects, designers, building surveyors, contractors and workers doing refurbishment and demolition will also benefit from this course. Asbestos remains a serious threat to public health so sign up for this health and safety course to learn how to become an asbestos surveyor and use your new skills to save lives.