Asbestos Awareness Online Training - Cal/OSHA

Our Asbestos Awareness Training is crucial for construction and related workers to educate them on handling asbestos risks and protect themselves.

Meets California & OSHA training requirements
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Duration: 1.5 Hour(s) Language: English

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About

Asbestos awareness is crucial for safety training in various industries, especially in the construction sector. Workers must be educated on handling asbestos-containing products and structures to understand risks and protect themselves. Employers are required to provide asbestos awareness training for all employees.

Beyond the federal OSHA regulation training, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) requires extra training in accordance with federal OSHA requirements. Completing this training course ensures that you meet the requirements for workplace safety specific to your job. This training covers important topics such as exposure, diseases, identification, safe work practices, PPE, and more. It includes practice quiz questions to help prepare you for the final exam and includes a printable certificate of completion.

Outline

Topics Covered

Information about asbestos
Asbestos-related health impacts
Worker protective plans
Personal protective equipment
ACM damage and deterioration
AMC locations throughout the building
Operational and maintenance program

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Determine the risks associated with asbestos and the expected outcomes of exposure.
Recognize the asbestos-related Cal/OSHA regulations.
Identify which materials and goods contain asbestos.
Recognize the locations of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
Understand how to reduce the number of ACMs you are exposed to.
Check for asbestos in the air.
Comprehend the procedures and methods used for asbestos decontamination.
List scenarios in which asbestos could be present at work.
Explain the risks to one's health that come with asbestos exposure.
Explain the Cal/OSHA and EPA regulations controlling the use and exposure to asbestos.
List the safety precautions that employees may take to reduce or avoid asbestos exposure.

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 60 – 90 min.