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Training Course Portfolio

Training Course Portfolio

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Every employer must make sure that anyone who is liable to disturb asbestos during their normal work, or who supervises those employees, gets the correct level of information, instruction and training so that they can work safely and competently without risk to themselves or others.

There are three main levels of information, instruction and training. These relate to:

Attending a training course on its own will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing and consolidating skills learnt during training, on-the-job learning, instruction and assessment.

It is important that the level of information, instruction and training is appropriate for the work and the roles undertaken by each worker (and supervisor). Using a training needs analysis (TNA) will help to identify what topics should be covered to ensure workers have the right level of competence to avoid putting themselves or others at risk.

UKATA and ACS Group Tackle Workplace Wellbeing in Asbestos Industry Webinar

The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), in collaboration with ACS Group, recently hosted an insightful webinar exploring the physical, psychological, and financial
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UKATA Champions Asbestos Safety at the Health and Safety Event 2025

UKATA proudly exhibited at the Health and Safety Event 2025, held at the NEC in Birmingham from 7 – 10 April 2025. The event attracted thousands of professionals, includi
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UKATA Member Backs Calls for a Global Ban on Asbestos this Global Asbestos Awareness Week

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Contractor sentenced after uncontrolled spread of asbestos

A self-employed roofing contractor has been ordered to undertake unpaid work after the uncontrolled spread of asbestos in a back garden, putting two young workers and loc
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