Asbestos Awareness – 2 Hour Training

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain what asbestos is and describe its properties Describe the health effects of asbestos and the additional health risks for smokers Describe OSHA and EPA regulations for asbestos Define the terms “friable” and “non-friable” Recognize common asbestos-containing materials, or ACMs Describe the four OSHA classifications of asbestos work Describe the asbestos-related responsibilities of building owners, employers, and employees, including material sampling and testing, employee training and medical surveillance, recordkeeping, engineering controls and safe work practices, hazard communication, and hygiene facilitiesIdentify the preferred methods for cleaning up and disposing of asbestos-containing waste, debris, and dust