Asbestos Hazards: Characteristics and Health Effects

CE Credits Hours: 0.02

$29.95

Course Objectives

Recall the physical characteristics of asbestos;

Recall what friable asbestos is and why it is dangerous;

Recall the health effects of asbestos, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma

Course Description

If you saw asbestos, would you know what it was? Take this course to learn about asbestos characteristics and health effects. Being able to recognize asbestos and its health effects is the first step to working safely around it. This course is ideal for people who work in hazardous environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.

Regulations/Board Approvals

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001- Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Asbestos;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101- Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Asbestos;

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134- Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection;

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 App B- Subpart H, Hazardous Materials;

EPA 40 CFR Parts 9 and 721- Restrictions on Discontinued Uses of Asbestos;

EPA 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart G- Asbestos Worker Protection;

EPA 40 CFR 61.145- Standard for Demolition and Renovation;

EPA 40 CFR 61.150- Standard for Waste Disposal

This course is provided in partnership with UL Solutions

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Objective	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

Objective	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

Objective	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

Objective	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

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