Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors
10 min! Run Time
of Completion
Skills covered in this course
Description
This course prepares supervisors to oversee asbestos-related work and keep their teams safe when handling asbestos-containing materials.
What this course covers:
- Training requirements for the four classes of asbestos work
- Health effects associated with asbestos exposure
- Recognizing the locations of asbestos-containing materials
- Protective controls and safe handling
- The role and responsibilities of a competent person
Aligned with the EPA model accreditation plan, with hands-on training and refresher sessions.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors
Frequently Asked Questions
It prepares supervisors to oversee asbestos-related work and keep their teams safe when handling asbestos-containing materials.
The course covers training requirements for the four classes of asbestos work, helping supervisors understand what each class requires.
Supervisors learn about the health effects associated with asbestos exposure, building the case for strict protective controls on site.
The course explains the role and responsibilities of a competent person overseeing asbestos work and protective measures.
Yes, it's aligned with the EPA model accreditation plan and includes hands-on training with refresher sessions.
This course addresses the critical importance of training employees engaged in asbestos-related work to ensure their safety and the safe handling of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). The curriculum covers four distinct classes of asbestos work, ranging from removal projects to maintenance and custodial work. Emphasis is placed on the level-appropriate training requirements, including health effects, recognition of asbestos, protective controls, and the role of competent persons in overseeing asbestos-related activities. The course aligns with EPA's model accreditation plan, providing hands-on training, examinations, and annual refresher sessions to equip workers with the necessary knowledge and skills for asbestos safety. Understand the specific training requirements for different classes of asbestos work, including the content, duration, and hands-on components. Identify the health effects associated with asbestos exposure, recognize the locations of asbestos-containing materials, and comprehend the importance of protective controls. Recognize the role of a competent person in asbestos work, including their responsibilities in hazard identification, control strategy selection, and the authority to implement corrective measures.
Course Objectives:
Identify the specific training requirements for different classes of asbestos work, including the content, duration, and hands-on components.;Identify the health effects associated with asbestos exposure, recognize the locations of asbestos-containing materials, and comprehend the importance of protective controls.;Recognize the role of a competent person in asbestos work, including their responsibilities in hazard identification, control strategy selection, and the authority to implement corrective measures.;;
Duration: 10 min.