Hazards of Asbestos in the Workplace
Created by Environmental Health and Safety Training
Experts.
Course Description:
Asbestos is a substance that has been used for centuries. Its
heat-resistant properties make it almost indestructible; due to this
property, asbestos have been widely used in the construction
industry, especially for pipe and boiler insulation. Before 1973,
asbestos was sprayed onto different surfaces for fire protection
purposes, but this practice was banned due to the hazardous nature
of asbestos. Furthermore, it is no longer used for insulating pipes
and boilers. However, asbestos can still be found in many older
buildings. Those who work in construction, repair, demolition and
renovations are at a greater risk of contracting asbestos-related
diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. There is
no safe level for exposure to asbestos.
This online course introduces the
students to the hazards of asbestos in the workplace and provides
information about the measures that must be taken in order to
minimize the effects of exposure to asbestos.
Regulatory
Requirement:
Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course demo
page.
Seat Time:
This course has been approved for 1 hour.
Course Prerequisites:
N/A
Testing:
Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward
to the next lesson.
Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.
The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.
Tuition:
US$20.00
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training visitor, please feel free to view the demos but then
contact us by email (click
here) or telephone (416-698-8230) and
we will be pleased to discuss potential corporate rates based on the
volume of subscriptions you wish to purchase.
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of Asbestos in the Workplace
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and Non-ionizing Radiation Safety
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