Your Guide to Safety: The SAMS Ltd UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course
Asbestos is a hazardous material that was widely used in construction in the UK until it was banned in 1999. Despite the ban, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are still present in many buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000. This presents a significant risk to anyone who might disturb these materials during their work. That’s why asbestos awareness training is not just a good idea, it’s a legal requirement for many tradespeople and organisations.
At SAMS Ltd, we understand the importance of accessible, high-quality training. That’s why we’re proud to offer our comprehensive UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course, designed to equip individuals and teams with the essential knowledge needed to work safely around asbestos.
Why is Asbestos Awareness Training Crucial?
Exposure to asbestos fibres can lead to severe and often fatal diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. These diseases can take many years to develop after exposure, making prevention absolutely critical. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 place a duty on employers to ensure that their employees receive appropriate training if they are likely to disturb asbestos during their work. This includes, but is not limited to, professions such as:
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Joiners
- Roofers
- Demolition workers
- Maintenance staff
- IT installers
- Architects
- Surveyors
Even if you don’t directly handle asbestos, if your work involves disturbing the fabric of a building built before 2000, you need to be aware of the potential presence of ACMs and how to respond safely. Our UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course provides this vital knowledge.
The SAMS Ltd UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course: Your Flexible, Affordable Solution
We’ve specifically developed our UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course in conjunction with UKATA (United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association). UKATA is an independent body renowned for setting rigorous standards in asbestos awareness training, guaranteeing that our course meets and exceeds industry expectations. This ensures you’re receiving training that genuinely counts.
Here’s what makes our online course the ideal choice for individuals and organisations across the UK:
- Affordable Excellence: Priced competitively, with significant discounts for bulk licences, our course makes essential training accessible to everyone. You can get a single licence for £15.00 + VAT, or take advantage of our bulk discounts, with prices going as low as £6.50 + VAT per person for 100+ licences.
- Video-Based Tuition for Enhanced Learning: Moving beyond traditional audio-based courses, our new video-based tuition features our Managing Director, Lee Sadd, delivering engaging and informative content. This format mimics the benefits of a classroom environment, helping learners to identify asbestos with greater confidence and understanding. You’ll gain all the advantages of our brilliant classroom courses, but from the convenience of your own location.
- Immediate Certification: Upon successful completion of the approximately two-hour course, you will be automatically issued a UKATA Asbestos Awareness certificate, which you can download immediately. This means no waiting around – you can demonstrate your compliance straight away.
- Flexibility and Convenience: The beauty of an online course is the ability to learn at your own pace and at a time that suits you. The course saves your progress, allowing you to complete it in multiple sessions if preferred. This flexibility is a key reason why many people choose our UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course.
- Comprehensive Module Structure: Our course is segmented into crucial modules that cover:
- Types and properties of asbestos
- Uses of asbestos and likely locations of ACMs in buildings and plant
- The risks of asbestos, entry routes into the body, and the health effects
- Asbestos legislation
- Emergency procedures Each video module must be watched in full, ensuring thorough comprehension.
- Organisational Monitoring Capabilities: For businesses, our learning management system (LMS) offers an invaluable advantage. Organisations can easily monitor their staff’s progress, access all certificates, and track which licences have been redeemed, simplifying compliance management.
- HSE Recognition: The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) acknowledges e-learning as a viable method for asbestos awareness training, provided it meets the requirements of Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the supporting Approved Code of Practice L143 ‘Managing and working with asbestos’. Our UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course has been specifically developed to meet these stringent requirements.
Important Considerations for Your Online Training
While our online course offers unparalleled convenience, it’s important to note a few key recommendations for the best learning experience:
- Device Compatibility: We strongly recommend using a desktop or laptop device with a screen size of 10 inches or larger (7 inches absolute minimum advised by UKATA). Safari browser is NOT recommended.
- Suitable Environment: To maximise concentration and retention, we advise undertaking the course in a quiet learning environment, free from distractions.
- Annual Refresher: The HSE recommends that asbestos awareness training be undertaken on an annual basis for individuals most likely to encounter asbestos in their work. Our course provides a certificate valid for one year, making it easy to stay compliant.
Beyond Awareness: What Our Course Doesn’t Cover
It’s crucial to understand that our UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course is designed to provide awareness of the dangers of asbestos. It does not qualify individuals to work with or remove Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs). Work involving ACMs requires specific, hands-on training, typically delivered in a classroom environment. Our course is about making candidates aware of the dangers associated with unknowingly coming into contact with asbestos.
Booking Your Course with SAMS Ltd
Booking your UKATA Asbestos Awareness Online Course with SAMS Ltd is straightforward:
- Select Quantity & Pay: Choose the number of courses you need and complete your secure payment via Worldpay, PayPal, or credit/debit card.
- Receive Licence Codes: Log-in instructions and licence codes will be sent to the email address provided in your order (check your junk mail!).
- Register & Learn: Each learner creates their own account, enters their licence key, and begins the course.
At SAMS Ltd, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and legally compliant asbestos awareness training. Invest in the safety of yourself and your team today with our UKATA-approved online course. If you have any questions, get in touch, our support page and team are ready to assist.