Environmental Compliance

Asbestos Awareness

Course description

Asbestos is a well-known health hazard and is highly regulated. However, this was not always the case. There are numerous materials in existing buildings and structures that contain asbestos and having the ability to recognize them is important. This training session about asbestos awareness is designed for employees who may contact or work near asbestos-containing material (known as ACM), asbestos-containing building material (known as ACBM), or presumed asbestos-containing material (known as PACM), but do not disturb it as part of their normal work activities.

Course Duration: 30 min

Learning objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Identify asbestos
  • Recognize health impacts
  • Follow best practices to avoid exposure
  • Recognize damaged ACBM
  • Respond to potential exposure episodes

Associated libraries

This course is included in the following libraries. Click on any library name to learn more.
All-Access: EH&S
All-Access: EH&S (English)
All-Access: Full Suite
Construction Safety
Environmental Compliance