Asbestos Hazards Suite
Last Updated 01/2023
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What you'll learn
Recall applicable federal regulations regarding working with asbestos in the United States
Define Class I, II, III and IV asbestos work
Recall training, medical and record keeping requirements for asbestos workers in the United States
Recall the physical characteristics of asbestos
Recall what friable asbestos is and why it is dangerous
Recall the health effects of asbestos, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma
Recognize presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM)
Identify products and locations that may contain asbestos
Recognize types of asbestos
Recognize signs of damage and deterioration of PACM
Recall ways to determine if asbestos is present
Recall what signs and labels regarding asbestos mean
Recall the purpose of regulated asbestos areas
Recall how employers monitor for asbestos
Recall the dangers related to disturbing asbestos
Recall engineering and administrative controls to prevent generating, inhaling and ingesting asbestos fibers
Recall personal protective equipment (PPE) that provides protection from asbestos
Recall what to do when there are major and minor asbestos fiber releases
Recall first aid procedures for people exposed to asbestos
Skills covered in this course
Description
Asbestos can be deadly without proper controls and release procedures. In this suite, you will learn how to identify and avoid asbestos as well as how to control your exposure to it. This suite is ideal for people who work in environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.
Table of Contents
Training Modules:
Asbestos Hazards: Characteristics and Health Effects
Asbestos Hazards: Products and Types
Asbestos Hazards: Signs, Areas and Monitoring
Asbestos Hazards: Avoiding Exposure
Asbestos Hazards: Release Response
Job Aids available under Attachments
System Requirements
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Asbestos Hazards Suite
Asbestos Hazards: Characteristics and Health Effects
If you saw asbestos, would you know what it was? Take this course to learn about asbestos characteristics and health effects. Being able to recognize asbestos and its health effects is the first step to working safely around it. This course is ideal for people who work in hazardous environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.
Asbestos Hazards: Products and Types
Do you know where you are most likely to encounter asbestos at work? Take this course to learn about the types of asbestos, the locations and products to watch out for, and the signs that they are damaged or deteriorating. Workers need to know where asbestos is so that they can avoid and control it. This course is ideal for people who work in environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.
Asbestos Hazards: Signs, Areas and Monitoring
Knowing when asbestos is present helps you determine what to do to work safely around it. In this course, you will learn about regulated asbestos areas, signage, labels and monitoring. This information will help you make informed, safe decisions to avoid asbestos exposure. This course is ideal for people who work in environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.
Asbestos Hazards: Avoiding Exposure
Asbestos can cause serious health conditions, including cancer. That is why it is so important that workers control their exposure to it. In this course, you will learn about the controls you can use to avoid being exposed to asbestos fibers, including ventilation, work practices and personal protective equipment, or PPE. This course is ideal for people who work in hazardous environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.
Asbestos Hazards: Release Response
If there was an asbestos fiber release in your work area, would you know what to do? Take this course to learn the actions you should take as well as what first aid to administer to people who may have been exposed to asbestos. This course is ideal for people who work in hazardous environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.
Attachments:
Asbestos Hazards: Characteristics and Health Effects Job AId (21 KB)
Asbestos Hazards: Products and Types Job Aid (23 KB)
Asbestos Hazards: Signs, Areas and Monitoring Job Aid (52 KB)
Asbestos Hazards: Avoiding Exposure Job Aid (24 KB)
Asbestos Hazards: Release Response Job Aid (97 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions
It focuses on how to identify and avoid asbestos in the workplace, a first line of defense before any control procedures come into play.
Beyond identification, the suite covers how to control exposure to asbestos, tying prevention and control into a single learning path.
The suite suits people who work in environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos, along with their supervisors.
The suite makes clear that asbestos can be deadly without proper controls and release procedures, framing why the training matters.
No, this general version is not scoped to a particular country's regulations, unlike the companion suite built specifically for U.S. workplaces.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Asbestos Hazards Suite 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 58 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.
