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Asbestos Safety
The Asbestos Safety course provides critical training on the safe handling, removal, and disposal of asbestos. It covers hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and protective measures, equipping workers with the skills to minimize exposure risks and ensure safety when working with asbestos-containing materials.
What is the Asbestos Safety?
The Asbestos Safety course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides comprehensive training on identifying, managing, and working safely around asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer — diseases that develop 10–40 years after exposure and are almost always fatal. Despite being largely banned from new construction, asbestos remains present in millions of buildings constructed before the 1980s: insulation, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roofing, pipe wrap, joint compound, and dozens of other materials. Any renovation, maintenance, or demolition that disturbs these materials can release asbestos fibres. The curriculum covers OSHA 1926.1101 (construction) and 1910.1001 (general industry), ACM identification (suspect materials, building surveys, sampling), OSHA work classifications (Class I through IV and housekeeping), regulated areas, exposure monitoring (PEL 0.1 f/cc, excursion limit 1.0 f/cc), engineering controls (wet methods, negative pressure enclosures, HEPA filtration), respiratory protection (APR with P100 minimum, supplied air for Class I), medical surveillance, EPA NESHAP notification and disposal, and the training requirements for each classification. All training is delivered 100% online through the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS. Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Who should take this course?
- Maintenance workers in pre-1980s buildings
- Renovation and demolition workers
- Abatement contractors
- Safety officers managing asbestos programmes
- Building managers of older facilities
- Anyone who may disturb ACM during their work
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Asbestos
- 02Hazard Identification
- 03Risk Assessment and Exposure Monitoring
- 04Control Measures
- 05Emergency Procedures and Medical Surveillance for Asbestos Exposure
- 06Workplace Training and Awareness Programs
- 07Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance with Safety Regulations
- 08Creating a Culture of Safety and Health Compliance in Workplaces
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Asbestos Control Strategies and Removal Techniques
- 02Case Studies on Asbestos-Related Incidents and Lessons Learned
- 03Implementing Safety Management Systems for Asbestos Control
- 04Health Monitoring and Long-Term Risk Mitigation Plans
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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