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.