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Get up to speed on asbestos legislation in just three hours

by Ethos public relations

Facility managers working in the housing and housing service sectors need to be asbestos aware - but e-training company Housing e-Academy found that more than half of respondents in an online quiz were sadly lacking in knowledge.

“Asbestos training is a legal requirement,” said Chloe Weatherhead Head of Housing Academy, part of the Virtual College. “100 people took part in our research and only two answered all the questions correctly.  Obviously it’s vital that the right staff have the right knowledge about procedures in dealing with the presence of asbestos and of course the regulations around asbestos.”

Housing e-Academy has developed a new Asbestos Awareness e-learning module with Life Environmental Services, one of the leading management consultancies in the UK. It describes the properties of asbestos, outlines where asbestos and Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) can be typically found within buildings, describes the main reasons for the use of asbestos and fibre release, outlines the procedures to follow and the legislation relating to asbestos.

“It’s not just builders and contractors that need this level of training and awareness,” said Chloe. “Facility managers and even some front line housing staff should be asbestos aware.

“This e-learning course is available for just £30 plus VAT for a single user and will take around 2 – 3 hours to complete.  A small price to pay for peace of mind.”

For more information about e-learning call 01943 885085 or e-mail info@housingea.co.uk.

Posted at 26^th May 2011