The HSE have an asbestos quiz to support organisations in gaining a deeper understanding of asbestos and how protect yourself and your employees

The test involves eight quick questions to test your knowledge.

The HSE run various asbestos campaigns in order to help raise awareness of the fact that asbestos didn’t disappear when it was banned in the UK. Also providing information on what tradespeople and those responsible for buildings should be doing to stay safe.

You are able to download the campaign toolkits and resources from the HSE website.

The campaign is Asbestos – Your Duty campaign

It involves raising awareness of the legal duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic buildings and detailing how companies should proceed.

On the HSE website companies can

• download and share the Asbestos – Your Duty campaign toolkit and social media content
• listen, watch and share the HSE’s – our duty to manage asbestos in buildings podcast and webinar
• visit the HSE’s campaign website

Milne Safety understand the importance raising awareness of asbestos in buildings and the safety measures that are essential in handling asbestos. Our ½ day Asbestos Awareness training provides delegates an comprehensive insight into risks of asbestos, the responsibilities around managing asbestos, the health risks associated with asbestos, ensuring they understand the long-term implications of exposure and the importance of preventive measures.

Introduction to asbestos.

• Types of asbestos and their properties.
• Effects on health and asbestos related diseases.
• Uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings.
• Procedure to deal with an emergency release of asbestos.
• Avoiding the risk of exposure.
• What the duty means.
• Employer & Employees responsibility.