Asbestos Hazards: Products and Types
CE Credits Hours: 0.02
Course Objectives
Recognize presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM);
Identify products and locations that may contain asbestos;
Recognize types of asbestos;
Recognize signs of damage and deterioration of PACM
Course Description
Do you know where you are most likely to encounter asbestos at work? Take this course to learn about the types of asbestos, the locations and products to watch out for, and the signs that they are damaged or deteriorating. Workers need to know where asbestos is so that they can avoid and control it. This course is ideal for people who work in 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
