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Asbestos Hazard Awareness

Learning Objectives

Explain what asbestos is
Give examples of how asbestos might appear at work
Identify health effects of asbestos exposure
Identify ways to prevent exposure to asbestos on the job
Explain what to do if they are exposed to asbestos

Available in English

20 minutes

Course Outline

What Is Asbestos
Asbestos Exposure Risks
Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
Protecting Yourself from Exposure

Regulations

"UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR." Occupational Safety and Health Administration, www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/hazards.html. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017.

"UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR." Occupational Safety and Health Administration, www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3507.pdf. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 - Asbestos Standard for General Industry

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 - Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry

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