Asbestos Hazard Awareness

Part of the Occupational Health and Safety Training Series

Asbestos is a widely used, mineral-based material that is resistant to heat and corrosive chemicals. An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition. Employees are also likely to be exposed during the manufacture of asbestos products and during automotive brake and clutch repair work. The life threatening effects of high exposure to asbestos caused OSHA to mandate regulations on exposure limit and engineering controls.

Upon completion of this learning event, the learner will demonstrate knowledge of how to identify asbestos hazards and take protective measures at work. The training requirements are outlined in OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(i-iii). This course will fulfill the following training requirements: health effects associated with asbestos exposure and the relationship between smoking and asbestos exposure. It provides general procedures, work practices, and PPE to be used but does not provide any workplace or job specific policies or procedures over asbestos exposure. The employer may also be interested in the Basic Respiratory Protection course and the Personal Protective Equipment course.

Relevant Standards: 29 CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1915.1001, 29 CFR 1926.1101

Linear Duration/min: 00:19:00
Origin Date: 01/08
Last Update: 09/08
Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
Interactivity: Level II
Supervising SME: Angie Alltizer
Prerequisites: None

Target Audience

: This awareness-level course is intended for general industry and construction employees who, during the course of their routine work duties, may come in contact with materials containing asbestos.

Competencies:

To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to: