Asbestos Hazard Awareness

Asbestos is a natural, fibrous silicate mineral. Exposure has proved extremely dangerous; microscopic asbestos fibers, when inhaled, can cause certain types of often fatal lung disease, making asbestos hazard awareness an essential training topic.
What does this course cover?
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Explain what asbestos is.
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Give examples of how asbestos might appear at work.
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Identify health effects of asbestos exposure.
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Identify ways to prevent exposure to asbestos on the job.
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Explain what to do if they are exposed to asbestos.
What are the course takeaways?
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Knowledge of asbestos hazards.
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Certificate of Completion (immediately available for download and/or print).
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Examination record available for employer.
Regulations –
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 – Asbestos Standard for General Industry
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OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 – Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry
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“UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/hazards.html. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017.
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“UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3507.pdf. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017.