Campaign set to offer free Asbestos Awareness courses locally

The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is announcing the start of its annual Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe Campaign designed to keep small businesses and sole traders safe from the UK’s biggest workplace killer – asbestos.

Now in its third year, The Train Safe Campaign, will run from 1 September to 31 October, with free asbestos awareness training for those who need it most.

The nationwide campaign which sees UKATA members pledge hours of free asbestos awareness training has proved a real success in helping one man bands, DIY enthusiasts and others have access to training they may be unable to afford or not even realise exists.

The training will be on offer throughout the country. There are three of UKATA’s members are offering free Asbestos Awareness courses locally – to find a course near you click here.

Craig Evans, General Manager at UKATA, said:-

“The Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe initiative has so much value in reaching out to those small businesses who might otherwise never receive the training they need to recognise asbestos.

“I want to thank our members again for their support and generosity in offering their services free of charge for those most in need of it.”

Around 20 tradesmen still die every week as a result of past exposure to asbestos. Damage caused to the lungs by asbestos can lay dormant for up to 60 years, with diseases like mesothelioma responsible for the death toll amongst small traders that includes eight joiners, six electricians and four plumbers.

Craig added:-

“Those like small traders in the front line of asbestos exposure need support and the Train Safe campaign is designed to do that, by removing cost as an excuse for people not having the necessary training.

“I would like to thank all our members taking part and helping tackle the issues surrounding the lack of asbestos awareness training in this country in a practical way.”