Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors (CCOHS): Asbestos Hazards
                      
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What you'll learn
                    
                    Comprehend the diverse health risks associated with asbestos exposure, ranging from chronic lung diseases to fatal conditions like lung cancer and mesothelioma.
                  
                  
                    
                    Identify industries and occupations where asbestos exposure is prevalent and recognize the potential risks faced by workers, from shipbuilding and mining to construction and firefighting.
                  
                  
                    
                    Understand the regulatory framework established by CCOHS and ECCC to mitigate asbestos-related health hazards, emphasizing the importance of adherence to improved work practices and government regulations.
                  
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Description
This course delves into the multifaceted realm of asbestos, exploring its nature as a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with notable tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to thermal, chemical, and electrical conditions. Despite a recent decline in asbestos use, exposure remains a pervasive aspect of life, with low levels found in air, water, and soil. The curriculum underscores the health hazards associated with asbestos, particularly for those regularly exposed, detailing the risks prevalent in various industries such as shipbuilding, mining, construction, and more. Recognized as a significant health hazard by regulatory bodies like CCOHS and ECCC, the course emphasizes the stringent regulations governing asbestos use and disposal. 
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Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.
Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors (CCOHS): Asbestos Hazards
            
                Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors (CCOHS): Asbestos Hazards
                
                  
            This course delves into the multifaceted realm of asbestos, exploring its nature as a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with notable tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to thermal, chemical, and electrical conditions. Despite a recent decline in asbestos use, exposure remains a pervasive aspect of life, with low levels found in air, water, and soil. The curriculum underscores the health hazards associated with asbestos, particularly for those regularly exposed, detailing the risks prevalent in various industries such as shipbuilding, mining, construction, and more. Recognized as a significant health hazard by regulatory bodies like CCOHS and ECCC, the course emphasizes the stringent regulations governing asbestos use and disposal.