Asbestos Awareness Level 1 (VTQ) Training Videos

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Asbestos is a killer. Become aware of signs of asbestos and what to do if you find any in your workplace or home.

Course Introduction

In the introduction we explain what to except during your asbestos awareness course, and how the course works.

Course introduction

Course introduction


02:22
English
Asbestos overview

Asbestos overview


03:59
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What is Asbestos

In this section you will learn more about what asbestos is, and where it comes from. There are 6 forms of asbestos, which fall into 2 groups. We also talk about the 3 common forms of asbestos, how it is used, and also the risks that come with it.


Health effects of Asbestos

In this section we talk more about the health related risks and diseases associated with asbestos. We then look at the story of a gentleman named Chris Morgan who very sadly contracted one the diseases, and we have a look at the impact it had not only on him but also his family.

Asbestosis

Asbestosis


03:07
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Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer


04:00
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Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma


01:43
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Chris Morgan Story

Chris Morgan Story


03:20
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Legislation

In this section we talk about the legislations associated with asbestos, and the training required. The asbestos regulations set a maximum amount of asbestos you can be exposed to, and we talk more about this during this section. We also look at the duty to manage asbestos, identification of asbestos and asbestos risk assessment.


Where is it and what does it look like

There are 13 deadly forms of asbestos, and in this section we look through these in more detail.


What do I do if I find Asbestos?

What to do with asbestos upon discovery depends on a couple of factors such as, has it been disturbed, and has it been damaged or not. In these final videos we look at what to do should you find asbestos, and also working with asbestos.


Course Summary

In the summary, we summarise the course to say, and explain how the final test works. We show you how you can review any part of the course before the test or after you have passed it, and give you information about the course resources available for you.

Course Summary

Course Summary


02:07
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Course Details

Video Playtime

1 hour and 38 minutes

Captions

English

Instructor

Keith Sleightholm

Audio

English

Asbestos Awareness Level 1 (VTQ) at a Glance

  • Asbestos is a danger in many different sectors and it is estimated that 20 tradesmen, 4 plumbers, 6 electricians and 8 joiners die every week from this hidden killer.
  • Learn about your obligations to Health and Safety when working with or possibly working with Asbestos
  • Follows the HSE recommendations and guidelines to ensure compliance
  • Complete the course online or contact us if you prefer a classroom course at your workplace
  • Prevent dangerous incidents involving Asbestos and know what to do if Asbestos is suspected
  • Ideal refresher course for practical training
  • Practical lessons available nationwide, call for details
  • This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance

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Asbestos Awareness Level 1 (VTQ)

1 hour and 38 minutes
English
£24.95 + VAT