Modes of Instruction:
Safety Links offers this course in the following formats:
- "Open" enrollment in Central Florida
- At your site anywhere in North America
- Online in the comfort of your home or office (coming soon!)
Course Introduction/ Synopsis:
An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition. Employees are also likely to be exposed during the manufacture of asbestos products (such as textiles, friction products, insulation, and other building materials) and during automotive brake and clutch repair work.
This awareness-level course provides participants with basic information about asbestos and its hazards.
It will help employees identify typical asbestos-containing materials within their work areas
This training does not qualify employees to work with asbestos-containing materials!
Topics include:
Background to asbestos
Health hazards of asbestos
Uses and exposure potentials of asbestos
Standards and best practices
Hazard control techniques
How long is the certification good for?
This course does not expire however retraining is recommended every 3 years due to changes in regulations, standards and technology.
What is the length of the course?
This awareness course is 3 hours in length.