Asbestos Awareness
Tailored for construction workers exposed to asbestos-containing materials, this course covers essential safety measures, including air monitoring, medical surveillance, and respiratory protection.
- In-depth coverage of OSHA - 29 CFR 1926.1101 regulations
- Earn 0.1 CEU credits upon course completion
- Tailor-made for all construction employees
- One-hour course for quick learning
100% Online At Your Own Pace
Developed by Certified Safety Experts
Certificate Upon Completion
Interactive and Engaging
About This Course s-mod-info
Construction workers engaged in construction work where asbestos-containing materials are present or are presumed to be present (ACM and PACM) face additional hazards on the job. To protect these workers, OSHA has extensive rules for this type of work, including rules for air monitoring, medical surveillance, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and more. These are designed to keep workers safe and free from asbestos-induced illnesses.
Audience
This course is intended for all construction employees.
Learning Outcomes
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- List some of the hazards associated with asbestos in construction workplaces and recognize some of the ways employers try to minimize those risks, using things like monitoring, communication, training, medical surveillance, and more
- Identify the actions you can take and actions you should avoid to stay safe as you work in and around asbestos, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls.
Course Facts
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Course Access
Courses available 24/7 on any device
Support
Support available by email, phone, or chat
Course Structure
At your own pace, save progress as you go
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