Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors (CCOHS): Asbestos Hazards
Last Updated 07/2025
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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.
Skills covered in this course
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.
Author
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for supervisors who need to complete Asbestos Awareness for Supervisors (CCOHS): Asbestos Hazards training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 8 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
