ACT is proud to support the award-winning Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe campaign from UKATA.

As part of this important industry-wide initiative, we will be offering free asbestos awareness training to individuals entering or re-entering the workforce, as well as those considering a career in construction and related sectors. The campaign is designed to ensure that those most at risk are equipped with the knowledge and confidence needed to recognise asbestos hazards and work safely.

Despite ongoing efforts to improve awareness, asbestos remains one of the UK’s most significant occupational health risks. Each week, around 20 tradespeople lose their lives to asbestos-related diseases, a stark reminder of the importance of education, vigilance and early awareness. Many of these deaths are preventable through better understanding of where asbestos may be found and how to manage the risks safely.

Throughout this campaign, we are working with UKATA and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to address this challenge by making high-quality training more accessible. By offering these free sessions, we aim to remove barriers to learning and help individuals gain essential knowledge at a critical stage in their careers.

UKATA’s Chief Operating Officer, Craig Evans, said:

“Without the support of ACT, the Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe campaign, would not be possible. We have a real opportunity to reach those most at risk and provide life-saving awareness at a critical point in their careers. By taking part, individuals can gain the knowledge they need to protect themselves and work safely in environments where asbestos may be present.”

By supporting this campaign, ACT is helping to:

• Raise awareness of the ongoing risks associated with asbestos
• Support individuals entering high-risk industries with essential training
• Promote a stronger culture of safety and responsibility across the sector
• Contribute to a wider industry effort to reduce asbestos-related harm

We are proud to be supporting this initiative and to play a role in helping improve safety standards across the UK construction and built environment sectors. To find out more or secure a place on one of our free asbestos awareness courses, please contact your local Jobcentre.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Emma Griffiths, ACT’s Business Development Manager, said:

“At ACT, we are proud to support UKATA’s Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe campaign. As a UKATA-approved asbestos awareness training provider, we believe it is essential to help spread awareness of the risks associated with asbestos and ensure that individuals entering or returning to the workforce have access to vital safety training. By working together, we can help create safer workplaces, protect lives, and reinforce the importance of asbestos awareness across all industries.”

About UKATA

UKATA is a leading authority on asbestos training in the UK, dedicated to raising standards through the delivery of high-quality training and education. Through its network of approved training providers, UKATA works to ensure that individuals and organisations have access to the knowledge and resources needed to manage asbestos risks safely and responsibly.

About ACT

ACT has been leading the way in accredited health, safety, environmental and wellbeing training for over 35 years. We’ve been offering UKATA Asbestos Awareness training since it was first introduced back in 2012, and we recently celebrated awarding our 10,000th certificate.

Find out more about our UKATA Asbestos Awareness learning options here.