Asbestos Awareness
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Explain what asbestos is and describe its properties
- Describe the health effects of asbestos and the additional health risks for smokers
- Describe OSHA and EPA regulations for asbestos
- Define the terms “friable” and “non-friable”
- Recognize common asbestos-containing materials, or ACMs
- Describe the four OSHA classifications of asbestos work
Describe the asbestos-related responsibilities of building owners, employers, and employees, including material sampling and testing, employee training and medical surveillance, recordkeeping, engineering controls and safe work practices, hazard communication, and hygiene facilities
Identify the preferred methods for cleaning up and disposing of asbestos-containing waste, debris, and dust
Overview
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicate mineral fibers that have been used extensively in thermal insulation products, building materials, and vehicle brakes and clutches. Despite many of its desired unique properties in commercial and industrial uses, it has been determined that sustained exposure to elevated concentrations of airborne asbestos can lead to serious and potentially fatal health conditions. Some of these conditions can take 20 years or more to develop, therefore early detection and avoidance of asbestos is vital. This interactive online course describes what asbestos is and the hazards it presents.
*This course offers additional translations. Translations provided are Spanish, French, French Canadian and Russian.
Course details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price
- $49.00
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Category
- Worksite Safety
- Course code
- RVCT-1137
