Sub-Title:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Asbestos standard includes 1910, 1926, and EPA requirements.

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.

Government Regulations:

1910

1926

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.

Included Topics

Intro – 0:25

Topic 1: Introduction to Asbestos – 7:29

Topic 2: Hazards Associated with Asbestos – 7:19

Topic 3: Asbestos-Containing Materials – 11:36

Topic 4: Evaluation and Monitoring – 7:35

Topic 5: Medical Surveillance – 4:21

Topic 6: Asbestos Abatement – 10:24

Topic 7: Asbestos Safety Training – 4:57

Topic 8: Personal Protective Equipment – 24:08

Topic 9: Asbestos Work Considerations – 10:37

Summary – 0:55

Course Layout

Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.

Course Duration

A minimum of two hours is required to complete this course.

Recertification

OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.