Asbestos Training in Ireland is not just a box your employer ticks - it is knowledge that could protect your lungs for the rest of your life. This guide is written for workers: what the training gives you, what your employer must provide, and how to get certified without losing a day on site.
If you ever drill, cut, lift floors or open up older buildings, this matters to you directly.
Key takeaways
- Your employer is legally required to provide awareness training where you could be exposed to asbestos.
- Yes.
- Stop work immediately, prevent others from disturbing it, and report it to your supervisor or duty holder.
- Around 45 minutes online, with the certificate available to download as soon as you pass.
Asbestos Awareness Course: the key facts
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online Asbestos Awareness Training - phone, tablet or laptop |
| Time to complete | Around 45 minutes, start and stop whenever you like |
| Price | EUR 35 per person, with bulk pricing for teams |
| Certificate | Download your Asbestos Awareness Certificate instantly on passing |
| Accreditation | CPD certified and RoSPA approved, aligned with CAR 2006 (SI 386/2006) |
| Valid for | Refresher recommended every 12 months by the HSA |
What the training gives you
You learn to spot the materials most likely to contain asbestos, understand why disturbed fibres are deadly, and follow a simple, safe response if you find something suspect. That knowledge turns a dangerous surprise into a controlled stop-and-report.
Your employer's duties
Under CAR 2006, your employer must identify ACMs, assess the risk and give you adequate information, instruction and training before you work where asbestos may be present. They must also keep you informed of an asbestos register where one exists. Read employer responsibilities for the full picture.
Ready to get certified? Complete the Start Asbestos Awareness Training online online in about 45 minutes for EUR 35 and download your Asbestos Awareness Certificate the moment you pass.
Your responsibilities
You must take the training seriously, follow safe systems of work, and never knowingly disturb suspected ACMs. If you find something, STOP work, keep others away, and REPORT it. See employee responsibilities.
Getting certified fast
The quickest route is the online Asbestos Awareness Training - about 45 minutes and an instant certificate you can carry to your next job.
What this course does and does not cover
This online course builds awareness and understanding. It helps you recognise asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), understand the health risks, and follow the correct STOP - CHECK - REPORT response if you suspect asbestos during your work.
It does not authorise you to remove, survey, test, sample or deliberately disturb asbestos. Licensed asbestos removal, asbestos surveying and air testing each require separate, specialist qualifications. Employers may still need to provide task-specific training, supervision and a written risk assessment before any work near ACMs begins.
Frequently asked questions
Is asbestos training a legal requirement for workers?
Your employer is legally required to provide awareness training where you could be exposed to asbestos. Completing it protects both you and your employer.
Can I take it myself if I am self-employed?
Yes. Self-employed workers can complete the online course and carry their own certificate.
What should I do if I find asbestos?
Stop work immediately, prevent others from disturbing it, and report it to your supervisor or duty holder. Do not touch, cut or move it.
How fast can I be certified?
Around 45 minutes online, with the certificate available to download as soon as you pass.
Related Asbestos Awareness guides
- Asbestos Awareness Training Ireland: The Complete 2026 Guide
- What to Do If You Suspect Asbestos
- Asbestos Employee Responsibilities in Ireland
Start your Asbestos Awareness Training today
Join thousands of workers across Ireland who train with Irish Asbestos Awareness. Get your Asbestos Awareness Certificate online from any device, or train your whole team with bulk certificates and central reporting.
