Asbestos Awareness Training

Course Description

The purpose of this awareness training is to provide workers with background information on asbestos in workplace, the dangers of asbestos fibers in buildings, methods of recognizing and preventing exposure to asbestos as well as how to comply with OSHA’s asbestos safety standards.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Define what asbestos is and what are its properties
• Explain where asbestos containing materials (ACM) and potential asbestos containing materials (PACM) are commonly found
• List at least three health effects from exposure to asbestos in the workplace
• Identify proper precautions and work practices when working around asbestos

CEUs

N/A

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must be able to verbally communicate with instructor in primary language of the training.

Training Requirement

This course is voluntary and does not meet any specific regulatory or industry requirement.

Audience

Any individual involved in construction activity or general industry where asbestos may be present.

Completion Requirements

Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities including the review quiz to receive an Asbestos Awareness course completion certificate.

Make-up time is not permitted for this training course. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course.

Read TSCTA’s full attendance and make-up time policies here.