Corporate Training By Zack Academy - OSHA Asbestos Awareness For Contractors

This 2-hour OSHA Asbestos Awareness For Contractors course is primarily intended for tradespeople and building maintenance employees who may come into contact with or disturb asbestos in buildings while working. This course discusses the origins, evolution, and health effects of asbestos exposure. This live asbestos awareness training focuses on the origins and history of asbestos, as well as the health hazards associated with its exposure. Students will learn about the federal and state rules that limit the activities that can be performed with asbestos, as well as how to recognize damaged and deteriorated asbestos-containing products.

Topics Covered:

• Construction operations with high exposure risk.
• Methods for evaluating and controlling silica and respirable crystalline silica.
• Signage and labeling, housekeeping, and a written exposure management planning.
• Silica and respirable crystalline silica in construction summation.

Who Should Take This Course:

Construction and building maintenance staff who operate in residential, commercial, and educational buildings, as well as anyone who may come into contact with asbestos-containing materials.

Syllabus