COURSE OVERVIEW
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once prized for its heat resistance, strength, and insulating properties, which is why it ended up in everything from floor tiles and shingles to pipe insulation and automotive parts. It’s also the most well-known workplace carcinogen, and disturbing asbestos-containing materials can release fibers linked to serious, often incurable diseases. While many uses are now restricted in the US, legacy asbestos remains widespread in older buildings, so knowing how to recognize it and protect yourself is still essential.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define asbestos and identify its common types
- Name the federal OSHA regulations associated with asbestos safety
- Recognize the health impacts of exposure to asbestos particles
- Identify engineering and administrative controls used to prevent exposure
- Understand what personal protective equipment is required
- Explain procedures in the event of accidental exposure
- Explain employer and employee responsibilities
COURSE TOPICS
Course topics include:
- Defining asbestos and its types
- Federal OSHA and state-level asbestos legislation
- Health hazards, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and cancer
- Hazard assessments and risk management
- The hierarchy of controls for asbestos
- Engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
- Writing a site-specific compliance program
- Evaluating and monitoring controls
- Employer responsibilities and site monitoring
- General employee responsibilities
- Emergency and exposure response procedures
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
This course is approximately 45 minutes long.
PASS MARK
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
ABOUT THIS OSHA TRAINING
This course is an informational and awareness-based training resource, developed and reviewed by an OSHA subject matter expert to ensure content accuracy and regulatory alignment.
However, completion of this course does not qualify as OSHA Outreach Training under the OSHA Outreach Training Program, nor does it qualify you as a Competent Person as defined under any OSHA standard.
This course is also not a substitute for site-specific training required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations, and does not provide any official certification, designation, or credential recognized by OSHA or any regulatory authority.
We encourage you to consult applicable OSHA standards and work with qualified safety professionals to ensure you fully comply with all regulatory requirements applicable to your workplace and role.
