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OSHA Asbestos Awareness Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1001 and 29 CFR 1926.1101
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- Flexible, self-paced mobile learning module
- Audio playback for hands-free learning
- Access your completion certificate the moment you finish
- Offered in SCORM format, on-demand webinars, virtual live classes, or classroom sessions
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OSHA Asbestos Awareness Training Course Syllabus
This OSHA Asbestos Awareness course consists of 5 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Introduction
Lesson 1: Introduction to Asbestos
- Develop a clear understanding of what asbestos is and why it was widely used.
- Identify the different types of asbestos and their unique properties.
- Explore asbestos use in ancient civilizations and the industrial era.
- Understand how asbestos became common in commercial and industrial products.
- Review key EPA and OSHA asbestos regulations governing ACM.
- Recognize where asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are commonly found.
- Learn when asbestos fibers become airborne and hazardous.
- Understand why inhalation exposure poses serious health risks.
- Build a foundation for OSHA-compliant asbestos awareness training.
Lesson 2: Asbestos Exposure
- Understand the physical and chemical properties of asbestos.
- Identify where asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are commonly found.
- Review common building materials and products that contain asbestos.
- Distinguish between friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials.
- Learn how asbestos fibers are released into the air.
- Recognize occupational and environmental sources of asbestos exposure.
- Understand how workers and nearby communities may be exposed.
- Identify the different types of asbestos fiber exposure in the workplace.
Lesson 3: Asbestos – A Health Hazard
- Understand why asbestos fibers pose serious health risks.
- Learn how inhaled fibers affect the lungs and pleura.
- Identify asbestos-related diseases, including asbestosis and pleural plaques.
- Review the link between asbestos exposure and lung cancer.
- Understand how asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma.
- Differentiate between lung cancer and mesothelioma.
- Recognize why smokers face a higher lung cancer risk with asbestos exposure.
- Understand the long latency period of asbestos-related diseases.
Lesson 4: Asbestos Policy and O&M
- Understand the purpose of an asbestos control and O&M program.
- Learn why construction and maintenance workers face higher exposure risks.
- Review OSHA asbestos standards and EPA asbestos requirements.
- Understand the EPA’s five key facts about asbestos exposure.
- Recognize employer responsibilities for asbestos management and compliance.
- Identify common asbestos abatement and control procedures.
- Learn how engineering controls and work practices reduce fiber release.
- Understand the role of inspection, monitoring, and documentation in O&M programs.
Lesson 5: Preventing Exposure to Asbestos
- Understand the key elements of an asbestos O&M program.
- Review safe work practices that minimize asbestos fiber release.
- Learn how employers reduce worker exposure to asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
- Recognize the importance of hazard communication and warning labels.
- Understand OSHA requirements for respiratory protection programs.
- Review the role of protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify engineering controls used to limit airborne asbestos fibers.
- Understand best practices for effective asbestos control program implementation.
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
Our course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA Asbestos Standard for the General Industry (29 CFR 1910.1001) and OSHA Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926.1101).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) require a worker training program for all employees exposed to asbestos fiber levels (either measured or anticipated) at or above the permissible exposure limit (PEL). Therefore, any personnel working in or around areas that may contain asbestos are required to receive asbestos awareness training to minimize health hazards and work safely while complying with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
- Fully aligned with OSHA asbestos standards for general industry and construction.
- 100% online, self-paced asbestos awareness training.
- Covers ACM identification, health hazards, PEL limits, and exposure prevention.
- Explains asbestos fiber release, control methods, and safe work practices.
- Instant certificate of completion for employer compliance documentation.
- Designed to support workplace safety and OSHA regulatory compliance.
- Maintenance workers performing routine repairs in older buildings.
- Custodial and janitorial staff working around asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
- Construction workers involved in renovation, remodeling, or demolition projects.
- Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians accessing ceilings, walls, or insulation.
- Building engineers and facility maintenance personnel.
- Property managers responsible for OSHA asbestos compliance.
- School, hospital, and municipal facility employees.
- Employers seeking OSHA-compliant asbestos awareness training for at-risk workers.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Yes, this same course may be taken in 12 months once the certification validity expires.
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The course certificate is valid for one year.
Renewal: Simply take this course in 12 months to maintain compliance and stay current on best practices for asbestos safety at construction sites.
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