Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors (HSE): What is Asbestos? (Course)

This course navigates the intricate landscape of asbestos, covering its natural origins, unique properties, and extensive historical applications across diverse industries. From its emergence in the late 1800s to its heightened use during World War Two, participants will gain insights into the widespread utilization of asbestos in construction, automotive, and various manufacturing sectors. The curriculum delves into the health and environmental implications, exploring the regulatory interventions by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 1999, banning new asbestos uses, and establishing guidelines for inspecting and managing asbestos in schools. Learners will also examine the collective societal response and its role in the considerable annual decline in asbestos use within the United Kingdom.