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MYTH:
“I don’t need training - I’m not removing it.”
TRUTH:
If you’re drilling, sanding, or working near it, you’re at risk. Awareness is essential.
“I don’t need training - I’m not removing it.”
TRUTH:
If you’re drilling, sanding, or working near it, you’re at risk. Awareness is essential.
July 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
MYTH:
“I don’t need training - I’m not removing it.”
TRUTH:
If you’re drilling, sanding, or working near it, you’re at risk. Awareness is essential.
“I don’t need training - I’m not removing it.”
TRUTH:
If you’re drilling, sanding, or working near it, you’re at risk. Awareness is essential.
Diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are all linked to inhaling asbestos fibres.
Protect yourself and your workers by ensuring proper asbestos training and removal procedures are in place.
Protect yourself and your workers by ensuring proper asbestos training and removal procedures are in place.
July 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are all linked to inhaling asbestos fibres.
Protect yourself and your workers by ensuring proper asbestos training and removal procedures are in place.
Protect yourself and your workers by ensuring proper asbestos training and removal procedures are in place.
Asbestos can be found in over 3,000 materials.
Ceiling tiles, insulation, floor coverings, pipes, boiler rooms - it’s everywhere. Know what to look for.
#StaySafe #AsbestosRisk
Ceiling tiles, insulation, floor coverings, pipes, boiler rooms - it’s everywhere. Know what to look for.
#StaySafe #AsbestosRisk
July 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Asbestos can be found in over 3,000 materials.
Ceiling tiles, insulation, floor coverings, pipes, boiler rooms - it’s everywhere. Know what to look for.
#StaySafe #AsbestosRisk
Ceiling tiles, insulation, floor coverings, pipes, boiler rooms - it’s everywhere. Know what to look for.
#StaySafe #AsbestosRisk
Asbestos training is essential to identify risks and protect workers’ lives. Choose an IATP-approved provider to ensure your training meets the highest standards.
July 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Asbestos training is essential to identify risks and protect workers’ lives. Choose an IATP-approved provider to ensure your training meets the highest standards.
Asbestos exposure still kills more people annually than road accidents in the UK.
It’s not a problem of the past.
#AsbestosAwareness #IATP
It’s not a problem of the past.
#AsbestosAwareness #IATP
July 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Asbestos exposure still kills more people annually than road accidents in the UK.
It’s not a problem of the past.
#AsbestosAwareness #IATP
It’s not a problem of the past.
#AsbestosAwareness #IATP
Choosing a provider approved by IATP means you’ll receive comprehensive, up-to-date training that meets strict industry standards. This isn’t just about ticking a box - it’s about making sure workers are equipped to handle one of the deadliest materials still present in workplaces today.
July 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Choosing a provider approved by IATP means you’ll receive comprehensive, up-to-date training that meets strict industry standards. This isn’t just about ticking a box - it’s about making sure workers are equipped to handle one of the deadliest materials still present in workplaces today.
MYTH:
“Asbestos is easy to spot.”
TRUTH:
It often looks like everyday materials. You can’t tell by eye — only through testing and training.
“Asbestos is easy to spot.”
TRUTH:
It often looks like everyday materials. You can’t tell by eye — only through testing and training.
July 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
MYTH:
“Asbestos is easy to spot.”
TRUTH:
It often looks like everyday materials. You can’t tell by eye — only through testing and training.
“Asbestos is easy to spot.”
TRUTH:
It often looks like everyday materials. You can’t tell by eye — only through testing and training.
If your building was constructed before 2000, there’s a good chance asbestos-containing materials are present. Without asbestos awareness training, workers might disturb these materials, putting themselves and others at risk.
July 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If your building was constructed before 2000, there’s a good chance asbestos-containing materials are present. Without asbestos awareness training, workers might disturb these materials, putting themselves and others at risk.
Annual training = safer teams.
Asbestos refresher training helps you stay sharp, compliant, and protected. Find an IATP-approved provider today.
#IATP #AsbestosTraining
Asbestos refresher training helps you stay sharp, compliant, and protected. Find an IATP-approved provider today.
#IATP #AsbestosTraining
July 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Annual training = safer teams.
Asbestos refresher training helps you stay sharp, compliant, and protected. Find an IATP-approved provider today.
#IATP #AsbestosTraining
Asbestos refresher training helps you stay sharp, compliant, and protected. Find an IATP-approved provider today.
#IATP #AsbestosTraining
Asbestos is always a hazard and the risk increases due to deterioration, wear and disturbance. Whether it’s in buildings or household items, the danger is real. Always treat asbestos with caution and have it checked by professionals!
July 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Asbestos is always a hazard and the risk increases due to deterioration, wear and disturbance. Whether it’s in buildings or household items, the danger is real. Always treat asbestos with caution and have it checked by professionals!
Before you drill, cut or refurbish in a building built before 2000, stop and ask: has an asbestos survey been done? It could save your life.
June 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Before you drill, cut or refurbish in a building built before 2000, stop and ask: has an asbestos survey been done? It could save your life.
Asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, but it’s still present in over 1.5 million buildings. If you work in construction or maintenance, asbestos awareness isn’t optional, it’s essential.
June 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, but it’s still present in over 1.5 million buildings. If you work in construction or maintenance, asbestos awareness isn’t optional, it’s essential.
MYTH: Homeowners don’t need to worry about asbestos.
TRUTH: DIY projects in older homes can expose homeowners to asbestos. Cutting into old insulation, tiles, or roofing can release deadly fibres. Professional asbestos surveys and training are essential before renovations.
TRUTH: DIY projects in older homes can expose homeowners to asbestos. Cutting into old insulation, tiles, or roofing can release deadly fibres. Professional asbestos surveys and training are essential before renovations.
June 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
MYTH: Homeowners don’t need to worry about asbestos.
TRUTH: DIY projects in older homes can expose homeowners to asbestos. Cutting into old insulation, tiles, or roofing can release deadly fibres. Professional asbestos surveys and training are essential before renovations.
TRUTH: DIY projects in older homes can expose homeowners to asbestos. Cutting into old insulation, tiles, or roofing can release deadly fibres. Professional asbestos surveys and training are essential before renovations.
IATP connects you with independently audited asbestos training providers across the UK. High standards. Trusted trainers. Life-saving knowledge.
June 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
IATP connects you with independently audited asbestos training providers across the UK. High standards. Trusted trainers. Life-saving knowledge.
Workers who handle asbestos can carry the fibres home on their clothes, shoes, and tools. This puts their families at risk of secondhand exposure, leading to serious illnesses like mesothelioma. If you work around asbestos, always follow decontamination procedures to keep your loved ones safe!
June 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Workers who handle asbestos can carry the fibres home on their clothes, shoes, and tools. This puts their families at risk of secondhand exposure, leading to serious illnesses like mesothelioma. If you work around asbestos, always follow decontamination procedures to keep your loved ones safe!
Over 5,000 people in the UK die each year due to asbestos exposure. That’s more than die in road accidents. Training and awareness prevent tragedy.
June 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Over 5,000 people in the UK die each year due to asbestos exposure. That’s more than die in road accidents. Training and awareness prevent tragedy.
Asbestos fibres are invisible and deadly. Once inhaled, they can cause diseases that take decades to develop. Don’t take the risk - get trained.
June 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Asbestos fibres are invisible and deadly. Once inhaled, they can cause diseases that take decades to develop. Don’t take the risk - get trained.
Asbestos training is crucial for anyone who works with or around asbestos.
Proper training helps you understand the risks, safety measures, and legal requirements for handling asbestos.
Find an independently audited asbestos training provider via our website:
https://www.iatp.org.uk
Proper training helps you understand the risks, safety measures, and legal requirements for handling asbestos.
Find an independently audited asbestos training provider via our website:
https://www.iatp.org.uk
June 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Asbestos training is crucial for anyone who works with or around asbestos.
Proper training helps you understand the risks, safety measures, and legal requirements for handling asbestos.
Find an independently audited asbestos training provider via our website:
https://www.iatp.org.uk
Proper training helps you understand the risks, safety measures, and legal requirements for handling asbestos.
Find an independently audited asbestos training provider via our website:
https://www.iatp.org.uk
Asbestos kills more people each year in the UK than road traffic accidents.
Training = knowledge.
Knowledge = protection.
Training = knowledge.
Knowledge = protection.
June 5, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Asbestos kills more people each year in the UK than road traffic accidents.
Training = knowledge.
Knowledge = protection.
Training = knowledge.
Knowledge = protection.
If your job involves:
✅ Construction or renovation
✅ Demolition
✅ Plumbing or electrical work
✅ Property maintenance
✅ Firefighting or emergency response
…then asbestos training is a must to keep yourself and others safe! Don’t risk exposure—get the knowledge you need today.
✅ Construction or renovation
✅ Demolition
✅ Plumbing or electrical work
✅ Property maintenance
✅ Firefighting or emergency response
…then asbestos training is a must to keep yourself and others safe! Don’t risk exposure—get the knowledge you need today.
June 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
If your job involves:
✅ Construction or renovation
✅ Demolition
✅ Plumbing or electrical work
✅ Property maintenance
✅ Firefighting or emergency response
…then asbestos training is a must to keep yourself and others safe! Don’t risk exposure—get the knowledge you need today.
✅ Construction or renovation
✅ Demolition
✅ Plumbing or electrical work
✅ Property maintenance
✅ Firefighting or emergency response
…then asbestos training is a must to keep yourself and others safe! Don’t risk exposure—get the knowledge you need today.
If you’re a contractor or tradesperson, your employer is legally required to provide asbestos awareness training if there's any risk of exposure.
Protecting your health isn't optional — it’s a legal obligation.
Protecting your health isn't optional — it’s a legal obligation.
May 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
If you’re a contractor or tradesperson, your employer is legally required to provide asbestos awareness training if there's any risk of exposure.
Protecting your health isn't optional — it’s a legal obligation.
Protecting your health isn't optional — it’s a legal obligation.
Asbestos isn’t dangerous unless it’s disturbed.
But once the fibres are released into the air, they can stay suspended for hours – and get into your lungs without you noticing.
That’s why “just drilling a hole” could put your life at risk.
But once the fibres are released into the air, they can stay suspended for hours – and get into your lungs without you noticing.
That’s why “just drilling a hole” could put your life at risk.
May 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Asbestos isn’t dangerous unless it’s disturbed.
But once the fibres are released into the air, they can stay suspended for hours – and get into your lungs without you noticing.
That’s why “just drilling a hole” could put your life at risk.
But once the fibres are released into the air, they can stay suspended for hours – and get into your lungs without you noticing.
That’s why “just drilling a hole” could put your life at risk.
Unlike gas leaks or mould, asbestos gives you no warning.
No odour. No taste. No irritation.
That’s why it’s so dangerous — you won’t know you’ve inhaled it until it’s too late.
No odour. No taste. No irritation.
That’s why it’s so dangerous — you won’t know you’ve inhaled it until it’s too late.
May 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Unlike gas leaks or mould, asbestos gives you no warning.
No odour. No taste. No irritation.
That’s why it’s so dangerous — you won’t know you’ve inhaled it until it’s too late.
No odour. No taste. No irritation.
That’s why it’s so dangerous — you won’t know you’ve inhaled it until it’s too late.
Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring minerals made of tiny fibres.
They’re strong, fireproof – and deadly when disturbed.
You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill.
They’re strong, fireproof – and deadly when disturbed.
You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill.
May 19, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring minerals made of tiny fibres.
They’re strong, fireproof – and deadly when disturbed.
You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill.
They’re strong, fireproof – and deadly when disturbed.
You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill.
Are you responsible for a non-domestic building?
You *must* manage asbestos safely. It’s the law.
You *must* manage asbestos safely. It’s the law.
May 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Are you responsible for a non-domestic building?
You *must* manage asbestos safely. It’s the law.
You *must* manage asbestos safely. It’s the law.