Training Logo Asbestos Awareness

This class is required for all university employees who might come in contact with asbestos as part of their routine job experience, including:

Length

Approx. 1 Hour

Outline

What is asbestos?


Friable vs non-friable

Where is it likely to be found?

Activities which could result in exposure

Health effects

Hazard Communication

Housekeeping Requirements (for Custodial staff)

Safe Work Practices

Exposure Report procedures

Where to go for more Information

Materials

TV/VCR, samples of asbestos and non-asbestos containing materials, examples of asbestos warning signs

Handouts:
Asbestos Awareness
Protection Against Asbestos in the Workplace
Employee Exposure Report Form
Quiz

Videos:
Asbestos Awareness- Industrial Training Inc.
(20 min, good basics on asbestos)

Asbestos Threat - Long Island Productions
(8 min, good intro to asbestos hazards)

Miscellaneous

OSHA Asbestos Awareness Training Requirements
Asbestos Awareness Online Training Module
Asbestos Links


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