Asbestos Awareness Basic
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Last Updated
21/04/2022
Course Description
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Asbestos fibers may be released into the air by the disturbance of asbestos-containing material during product use, demolition work, building or home maintenance, repair, and remodeling.
Course Layout
Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.Course Duration
A minimum of 30 minutes is required to complete this course.Included Topics
- Intro (0:23)
- Topic 1: Introduction to Asbestos (2:05)
- Topic 2: Hazards Associated with Asbestos (3:36)
- Topic 3: Identifying Asbestos-Containing Material (5:24)
- Topic 4: Preventing Exposure (6:41)
- Topic 5: Working Near Asbestos (4:21)
- Summary (0:19)
Who Needs this Training?
The employer must train each employee who is likely to be exposed more than a PEL, and each employee who performs class I through class IV asbestos operations.Dangers of Remaining Uncertified
By remaining uncertified workers increase their exposure to asbestos danger by being unaware of safety precautions.Government Regulations
- 1910
- 1926
Recertification
OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.
Last Updated
21/04/2022
Created
21/04/2022
Languages
English
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