Person in white protective suit and black respirator mask demonstrating proper asbestos safety equipment for workplace hazard awareness training

Asbestos awareness

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  • Approved by:
    ECMT, The Netherlands
  • Duration:
    1 hour
  • Type:
    Online & ID check
  • Language:
    English
Asbestos awareness
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Asbestos awareness
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Course Content

Asbestos awareness

Healthcare professional reviewing asbestos-related pulmonary diseases including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer from workplace exposure
Large cargo container ship at sea illustrating maritime industry compliance with asbestos awareness regulations and training requirements
STCW.online asbestos awareness assessment with 10 multiple choice questions, 70% passing score, and certificate of proficiency details
Workers in protective suits handling asbestos material sample during safety awareness training course
Three types of asbestos minerals shown: white chrysotile, brown amosite, and blue crocidolite samples displaying their fibrous crystalline structures

How it works

1. Sign up

Go digital and save time. Simply sign up and you can start the course immediately.

2. Take the course

You will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). You can take the course online or download the course.

3. Assessment

The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Upon successful completion of the assesment you will receive your certificate.

4. Certificate

You will receive a download link for your certificate. You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. A signed and stamped original hard-copy by mail can be ordered.

FAQ

The asbestos awareness course provides essential knowledge about the risks of asbestos, its safe handling, and procedures to reduce exposure, especially for those in construction or related fields.

Yes, our asbestos awareness training is fully available online, allowing you to complete the course at your own pace and convenience.

This STCW.online Asbestos Awareness course, is an awareness course. It is aimed at all people onboard a ship. If your job requires either working in an environment with asbestos or removing asbestos, additional practical course is then required.

The course includes an overview of asbestos types, health risks, safe handling techniques, and regulations for asbestos in the workplace.

Yes, upon completing the asbestos awareness training online, you will receive a certificate approved by EC-MT, recognizing your understanding of asbestos safety protocols.

Our Asbestos Awareness course is provided exclusively in English, allowing participants to acquire a solid understanding of the material in an internationally recognized language.

The online asbestos awareness course typically takes an hour, depending on your schedule, and can be completed in multiple sessions if needed.

Course detail certification information

After passing the assessment, you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by ECMT (Emergency Control and Maritime Training)

You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included)

What you will learn

Construction worker in safety gear inspecting marine rigging ropes on industrial vessel, demonstrating ship safety officer inspection duties

Introduction

Provide learners with the knowledge of what asbestos is and where it can be found. It informs of the dangers that asbestos can pose to workers

Industrial multipurpose vessel with orange and blue hull, demonstrating maritime safety operations and ship officer responsibilities in coastal waters

Legal framework

Provide learners with the required knowledge which will enable them to understand their legal responsibilities

Yellow rescue helicopter with crew member performing emergency evacuation lowering operation against clear blue sky

Risk assessment

Carrying out a risk assessment before any work and provides a practical step-by-step guide to implementing it

Maritime crew member on boat demonstrating IHM awareness and hazardous materials training procedures at sea with coastal backdrop

Control measures

Explains a number of control measures that should be in place to ensure that workers stay safe when working with asbestos