Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors (HSE): Asbestos Hazards (Course)

This course delves into the multifaceted realm of asbestos, exploring its nature as a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with notable tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to thermal, chemical, and electrical conditions. Despite a recent decline in asbestos use, exposure remains a pervasive aspect of life, with low levels found in air, water, and soil. The curriculum underscores the health hazards associated with asbestos, particularly for those regularly exposed, detailing the risks prevalent in various industries such as shipbuilding, mining, construction, and more. Recognized as a significant health hazard by regulatory bodies like HSE and the Environment Agency, the course emphasizes the stringent regulations governing asbestos use and disposal.