About this training
Unexpected building materials can create uncertainty during maintenance, refurbishment and routine inspections. Asbestos awareness training helps workers recognise situations where asbestos may be present without attempting to identify materials by sight alone. Content should emphasise avoiding disturbance, checking relevant workplace information and referring concerns through established reporting channels.
Employers can discuss property types, maintenance activities and contractor interfaces with a prospective provider. Safety Training Finder connects employers with providers rather than delivering training itself. Request content that reflects your asbestos management arrangements, and confirm provider credentials, session availability and boundaries before booking; awareness training does not authorise asbestos work.
Training objectives
- Recognise situations involving potential asbestos exposure
- Locate relevant workplace asbestos information
- Avoid disturbing materials suspected of containing asbestos
- Report concerns through established workplace procedures
Topics covered
- Potential asbestos containing materials
- Exposure pathways and health effects
- Asbestos registers and management plans
- Avoiding disturbance during routine tasks
- Reporting suspected asbestos materials
- Awareness training scope and limitations
Who should attend
- Maintenance workers entering older buildings
- Facilities teams coordinating property works
- Supervisors overseeing contractors and repairs
- Property managers planning refurbishment activities
Relevant industries
Delivery options to request
Onsite at your workplace
Share your venue, access requirements and the tasks you want considered so a provider can assess suitability.
Online learning
Ask about content, accessibility, assessment and learner support for dispersed teams.
Virtual instructor-led
Discuss live sessions across sites, including time zones, connectivity and participant numbers.
Delivery availability must be confirmed for the actual course and location.
Benefits to your organisation
- Clearer recognition of situations needing specialist advice
- More consistent reporting of suspected asbestos materials
- Better preparation for maintenance and contractor discussions
- Shared understanding of awareness training boundaries
Group and bulk training
You can request group awareness training based on shared property risks, with content and availability confirmed by the provider.
For larger workforces, discuss staged cohorts, site differences and booking availability with the actual provider.
Frequently asked questions
Does this awareness training authorise asbestos removal?+
No. Asbestos awareness training does not authorise removal, sampling or other specialist asbestos work. Discuss the tasks your workers perform with the actual provider, and confirm their credentials, course boundaries and availability before booking.
Can we include our asbestos register in the session?+
You can request discussion of your asbestos register and relevant workplace procedures, subject to permission and suitability. The actual provider must confirm whether this content can be included, along with their credentials and session availability.
Can this help workers identify asbestos by appearance?+
Awareness training should explain why appearance alone cannot reliably establish whether a material contains asbestos. Ask the actual provider about content, credentials and availability, and discuss how workers should escalate concerns without disturbing suspected materials.