Advanced Asbestos Awareness For General Industry

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Advanced Asbestos Awareness For General Industry Course-

Advanced Asbestos Awareness For General Industry

  • Level: Certificate
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Online or In-Person

Overview & Objectives

The Advanced Asbestos Awareness for General Industry safety course from Exceed Safety is an advanced-level course designed to meet the annual OSHA 1910.1001 and Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulatory requirements, as well as teach environmental standards and best management practices.

NOTICE: Included is the 2-hour time requirement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) engaged in custodial or maintenance work. Maintenance and custodia staff conducting activities that may result in the disturbance of asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) must receive an additional 14 hours of training.

Exceed Safety’s Advanced Asbestos Awareness for General Industry training addresses common hazards associated with asbestos. Participants can expect to learn essential information required to conduct asbestos abatement operations. Specific course topics include the following:

  • Asbestos basics
  • Types of asbestos
  • Asbestos fibers
  • Asbestos exposure
  • Asbestos containing materials (ACM)
  • ACM inspection
  • Health effects
  • Laws and regulations
  • Avoiding exposure

Specific industry terms covered throughout the three courses include the following:

  • OSHA
  • Asbestos abatement
  • ACM
  • Presumed asbestos containing materials (PACM)

Who Is This Course For?

The Advanced Asbestos Awareness for General Industry training is designed for those working in the general industry, construction, and/or building trades. Individuals who will specifically benefit from this course include the following:

  • Custodial workers
  • Custodial managers
  • Custodial supervisors

If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, please browse our full selection of Online Courses and Safety Packs, call 800-971-1080, or Contact Us online.

Features & Benefits

Exceed Safety’s Advanced Asbestos Awareness for General Industry course is ideal for those who need to know how to avoid exposure and mitigate risks associated with exposure to ACM. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:

  • Understand basic asbestos awareness
  • Understand best practices for occupational safety and health principles and techniques
  • Have a thorough knowledge of the general requirements for the worksite and working areas
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