This Asbestos Awareness online training course explores what asbestos is and where it can be found, including different asbestos uses. We also examine the health concerns and how to evaluate exposure to asbestos. Finally, we review the legislation concerning asbestos and provide an overview of workplace asbestos control strategies.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Asbestos Awareness course, the user will learn:

• Recall different types of asbestos.
• Describe the various uses of asbestos.
• Identify the health effects of asbestos exposure.
• Recognize the legal status of asbestos.
• Describe workplace asbestos control strategies.

Course Outline

This online Asbestos Awareness course is made up of the following sections.:  

1. About Asbestos
2. Health Hazards
3. Asbestos Control in the Workplace ​​​​​​​

Course Audience

This Asbestos Awareness online training course was designed for construction workers and can be taken on a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device as time permits as progress information will be saved so you can pick back up where you left off. 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.