Asbestos Exposure: Hazards and Prevention is a 29-minute online course that covers the health hazards of asbestos exposure, OSHA regulatory requirements under 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 29 CFR 1910.1001, exposure control methods, and personal protective equipment requirements. It is designed for employees in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, and other industries where asbestos-containing materials may be encountered, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Despite being recognized as a known human carcinogen, asbestos remains present in millions of buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure systems across the United States. Workers in construction, demolition, renovation, maintenance, and public utilities continue to encounter asbestos-containing materials on a regular basis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer, cause approximately 40,000 deaths in the United States each year. OSHA's asbestos standards for both general industry and construction rank among the most detailed and heavily enforced regulations in the agency's catalog.
This course provides your employees with a comprehensive understanding of asbestos hazards and the controls required to prevent exposure. Your team will learn where asbestos-containing materials are commonly found, how exposure occurs, the acute and long-term health effects of asbestos inhalation, and the engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment required by OSHA to minimize risk. The course also covers employer responsibilities for exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, and hazard communication.
OSHA regulates asbestos exposure through two comprehensive standards: 29 CFR 1910.1001 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926.1101 for construction. The permissible exposure limit is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter as an 8-hour time-weighted average, with an excursion limit of 1.0 f/cc over any 30-minute period. The construction standard classifies asbestos work into four classes based on the type and risk of the operation, each with specific training, work practice, and PPE requirements. Training must be provided before initial assignment and repeated at least annually. Serious violations carry penalties up to $16,550 per violation, and willful violations can reach $165,514. OSHA's asbestos standards also require employer-provided medical surveillance for employees exposed above the PEL or excursion limit, with records retained for the duration of employment plus 30 years.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.