Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part)

The purpose of this online Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course, taken in its entirety, is to provide Class III and Class IV asbestos workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify asbestos hazards, as well as to prevent and control asbestos exposure.

$219.85

Course Overview

Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) Online Course Overview

The purpose of this online Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course, taken in its entirety, is to provide Class III and Class IV asbestos workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify asbestos hazards, prevent, and control asbestos exposure.

After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of the hazards of asbestos, the nature of operations that could result in exposure to asbestos, and the importance of necessary protective controls, including work practices, engineering controls, and respiratory protection, to minimize exposure.

Course Topics

This online Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course covers the following topics:

Asbestos Awareness – Part 1

Recognizing asbestos

Where asbestos is commonly found

Operations that could result in asbestos exposure

Potential health effects of exposure to asbestos

Common precautions and work practices to avoid exposure

Asbestos Awareness Part 2 – Asbestos Control Measures

Introduction

Exposure limits for asbestos

Monitoring and medical surveillance

Proper engineering controls and work practices to reduce asbestos exposure

Personal protective equipment

Response procedures for asbestos releases

Asbestos Awareness Part 3 – Respiratory Protection

Basic requirements of the Respiratory Protection Standard Capabilities and limitations of SCBA, airline, and air-purifying respirators

Proper maintenance practices for respirators, including inspecting, cleaning, and storing respirators

Signs of respirator failure

Online Course Duration

Approximately 5 hours

Pass Mark

Testing conducted in this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

Certificate Of Completion

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

1 780 691 6786

1 780 691 6786