Asbestos Hazards: Characteristics and Health Effects

 Recall the physical characteristics of asbestos;

 Recall what friable asbestos is and why it is dangerous;

 Recall the health effects of asbestos, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma

If you saw asbestos, would you know what it was? Take this course to learn about asbestos characteristics and health effects. Being able to recognize asbestos and its health effects is the first step to working safely around it. This course is ideal for people who work in hazardous environments that contain or have the potential to contain asbestos as well as their supervisors.

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