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Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part)

This comprehensive online Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course aims to equip Class III and Class IV asbestos workers with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively identify asbestos-related hazards, and how to prevent and manage asbestos exposure.

Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part)

COURSE OVERVIEW


Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) Online Course Overview

This comprehensive Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course, when completed in its entirety, is designed to equip Class III and Class IV asbestos workers with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively identify asbestos-related hazards and implement strategies to prevent and manage asbestos exposure.

Upon completion of the Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course, participants should have a solid understanding of the dangers associated with asbestos, the types of operations that could lead to asbestos exposure, and the crucial role of protective controls, including work practices, engineering controls, and respiratory protection, in reducing exposure.


COURSE TOPICS


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

  • Asbestos Awareness - Part 1
    • Identifying asbestos
    • Common locations of asbestos
    • Operations that could trigger asbestos exposure
    • Health implications of asbestos exposure
    • Preventative measures and work practices to avert exposure

  • Asbestos Awareness Part 2 - Asbestos Control Measures
    • Overview
    • Asbestos exposure limits
    • Surveillance and monitoring
    • Appropriate engineering controls and work practices to reduce asbestos exposure
    • Personal protective gear
    • Procedures for handling asbestos releases

  • Asbestos Awareness Part 3 - Respiratory Protection
    • Understanding the Respiratory Protection Standard Capabilities and limitations of SCBA, airline, and air-purifying respirators
    • Effective maintenance practices for respirators, including inspection, cleaning, and storage
    • Recognizing respirator failure

ONLINE COURSE DURATION


Estimated 5 hours


PASS MARK


Testing conducted in this online Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass this course. The course allows up to three attempts to achieve the pass mark.


CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION


Upon successful completion of this online Asbestos Awareness (Three-Part) course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.


COURSE PREVIEW


Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 295 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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