Asbestos Awareness (OSHA)
Learn how to recognise asbestos hazards, identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), understand the health risks associated with exposure, and apply safe working practices in accordance with relevant OSHA requirements.
Overview
This asbestos awareness course provides employees with a basic understanding of asbestos hazards, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), and the precautions required to prevent accidental exposure. Participants will learn where asbestos may be encountered, the risks associated with disturbing ACMs, and the actions to take if suspicious materials are discovered in the workplace.
The course is aligned with relevant OSHA requirements relating to asbestos awareness and workplace safety. It is designed to help workers recognise asbestos hazards and understand their responsibilities for maintaining a safe working environment.
This course does not qualify participants to remove, disturb, repair, or otherwise work directly with asbestos-containing materials.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for employees, contractors, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and others who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during their work activities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health
- List the types of asbestos and explain where asbestos and ACMs can typically be found
- Describe how to avoid the risks associated with asbestos
- Explain where to obtain information on asbestos before commencing work
- Explain what to do if suspicious materials are found
- Describe appropriate workplace precautions, including the risk assessment process, relating to asbestos hazards
- Explain how to undertake work activities safely and without risk to themselves or others
- List procedures to follow when coming into unintentional contact with ACMs and the appropriate emergency arrangements
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Introduction to asbestos and ACMs
- Types of asbestos and common applications
- Health effects associated with asbestos exposure
- Locations where asbestos may be found
- Recognising asbestos hazards
- Risk assessment and workplace controls
- Safe work practices around ACMs
- Accessing asbestos information and records
- Procedures for reporting suspected asbestos
- Emergency response following accidental disturbance of ACMs
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.
OSHA-Aligned eLearning
This course is developed by RelyOn and aligned with relevant OSHA requirements and guidance. OSHA does not approve, accredit, certify, or endorse individual training providers or courses. This training is intended to support awareness and understanding of workplace safety requirements related to OSHA.