2 Hour Asbestos Awareness Class
The 2 Hour Asbestos Awareness Class is for maintenance and custodial staff involved in cleaning and minor maintenance tasks where ACM may be accidentally disturbed and or cleaning activities where asbestos is present.
Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
29 CFR § 1910.1001(j)(7) (PDF)
According to the EPA regulations governing schools, all school staff custodial workers who conduct cleaning activities that may result in the disturbance of asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) must receive 2 hours of Awareness Training.
Complies with EPA 40 CFR part 763 AHERA Appendix C to Subpart E
Some states and municipalities may also have specific training requirements for workers who could be exposed to asbestos, or who work in a building with ACM present.
Included Topics
Background Information on Asbestos
Health Effects of Asbestos
Worker Protection Programs
Recognition of ACM damage and deterioration
The O&M program for a school building
Locations of ACM in the building
Please Note: Your state has detailed education, experience and application processing requirements to qualify for licensing in the Asbestos field. Most states administer their own asbestos programs, and each state’s Department of Environmental Protection/Health is generally the best place to start with questions about requirements and training. Students are responsible to verify these requirements prior to registering for a course.