Course Information

 

Course Overview

In this course, we will discuss the regulations pertaining to asbestos and provide an asbestos awareness for maintenance and housekeeping personnel working in areas where asbestos may be present.  Specifically, the objective of this course is to provide you with a better understanding of:

  • What is Asbestos
  • What are the Health Effects Associated with Asbestos
  • What are the Methods of Recognizing Asbestos
  • What are the Potential Exposure Mechanisms and Controls

This course will satisfy the OSHA requirement of 2 hour awareness training provided on an annual basis to for employees performing Class IV operations (i.e. maintenance and custodial activities during which employees contact but do not disturb ACM or PACM and activities that clean up dust, waste and debris resulting from Class I, II and III activities).

Course Topics

  • Common asbestos locations
  • Recognition of damaged asbestos
  • Methods of recognizing asbestos
  • Health effects associated with asbestos exposure
  • Relationship between smoking and asbestos health related issues
  • Potential exposure mechanisms and controls
  • Purpose, proper use, fitting and limitations of respirators
  • Appropriate work practices
  • Medical surveillance

Course Time

2 hours

Cost 

$99 per person

Certification 

Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate of completion will be awarded.  The certificate and access to the online course expires after one (1) year from the completion date. 

Those involved in the following activities should attend this training: 

  • Class IV Asbestos Work
  • Facility maintenance and operation
  • Facility engineering
  • Housekeeping and janitorial operations
  • Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Emergency Management

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