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 OSHA and the EPA, the course emphasizes the stringent regulations governing asbestos use and disposal. 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 OSHA and the EPA to mitigate asbestos-related health hazards, emphasizing the importance of adherence to improved work practices and government regulations.

Course Objectives:

Identify 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.;Describe the regulatory framework established by OSHA and the EPA to mitigate asbestos-related health hazards, emphasizing the importance of adherence to improved work practices and government regulations.;;

Duration: 8 min.