Advanced Asbestos Awareness in Schools

Course ID: MOOD302
Level: Certificate
Duration: 2 Hours 0 Minutes
Language: English
CEUs: 0.20
$65.00

The Advanced Asbestos Awareness in Schools training from ClickSafety is a certificate/card level course designed to meet the annual OSHA (40 CFR 763.92) and Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulatory requirements in one, two-hour course. Asbestos training is required upon initial assignment, as well as annually, for all those who perform housekeeping operations in area which asbestos containing materials (ACM) or presumed asbestos containing materials (PACM).

This particular training familiarizes participants with basic occupational safety and health principles, as well as essential techniques related to asbestos awareness in schools. This course is geared towards all maintenance and custodial personnel, but will benefit all those who may come into contact with ACM or PACM.

NOTICE: Any maintenance for custodial staff whose duties will result in the disturbance of ACM or PACM must receive an additional 14 hours of training prior to starting work.

ClickSafety’s Advanced Asbestos Awareness in Schools follows federal and state OSHA guidelines, as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Participants will learn the general requirements for working in schools where ACM or PACM may be encountered. Specific course topics include the following:

  • Asbestos basics
  • Types of asbestos
  • Asbestos fibers
  • Asbestos exposure
  • ACM
  • ACM inspection
  • Health effects
  • Laws & regulations
  • Avoiding asbestos exposure

Specific industry terms covered throughout the three courses include the following:

  • OSHA
  • EPA
  • How to Manage Asbestos in School Buildings – EPA
  • ACM
  • PACM

The Advanced Asbestos Awareness in Schools course is ideal for all custodial and maintenance workers who may come into contact with ACM or PACM and meets EPA standards. Individuals who may specifically benefit from this course include the following:

  • Custodial workers and supervisors
  • Maintenance workers and supervisors
  • Electricians
  • HVAC engineers
  • Plumbers

If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, please browse our full selection of Online Courses and Safety Packs, call 800-971-1080, or Contact Us online.

ClickSafety’s Advanced Asbestos Awareness in Schools course provides a thorough overview of general requirements for working in schools where ACM and/or PACM may be encountered. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:

  • Have an understanding of what asbestos is and the many different forms it has
  • Understand the health effects of asbestos and asbestos exposure
  • Know how to identify and avoid asbestos exposure
  • Review both EPA and OSHA programs and requirements regarding asbestos awareness
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CEUs

CEU Requirements

To receive CEU credit for taking this course, you must:

• Pass the knowledge checkpoints and complete the entire course.
• Complete the course evaluation form at the end of the course.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate showing the CEUs earned.

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