Asbestos Awareness Training Online Course and Certification
Asbestos controls training educates individuals on the hazards, safety practices, and control methods required to prevent dangerous fiber exposure in the workplace. Developed in strict accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, this fully narrated, self-paced online course equips safety committee members, managers, and maintenance personnel with the knowledge to identify friable asbestos, implement abatement controls (elimination, encapsulation, negative air filtration), and execute management and committee duties; complete with auto-bookmarking progress and 100% mobile compatibility.
Course Features
Who Needs Asbestos Controls Training?
This online course is essential for individuals working in construction, maintenance, and facility management where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be present, including:
- Construction Workers and Demolition Crews
- Maintenance Personnel and Building Superintendents
- Facility Managers and Property Administrators
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Members
- Workplace Safety Officers and Employers
Learning Objectives
By completing this interactive eLearning module, learners will understand:
Asbestos Terminology and Fundamentals
Defining asbestos, friable asbestos, and microscopic dust hazards.
Core Abatement and Control Methods
Distinguishing between elimination, sealant encapsulation, and negative air filtration systems.
Workplace Safe Practices
Utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) and implementing exposure prevention protocols.
Managerial Responsibilities
Conducting workplace inspections, leading exposure investigations, and managing employee safety training.
Safety Committee Oversight
Carrying out required monthly inspections, reporting accidental disturbance, and maintaining warning signage.
Course Outline
8 modules plus a final knowledge test, expand any topic for a preview.
01Module 1: Definitions
Core concepts defining asbestos mineral fibers, friable vs. non-friable states, and airborne dust behavior.
02Module 2: Types of Controls
Overview of the three primary control methodologies: Elimination, Encapsulation, and Negative Air Filtration.
03Module 3: Elimination
Strategies and procedures for safely reducing or completely removing asbestos from the workplace environment.
04Module 4: Encapsulation
Application of protective coatings and sealants on ACMs, including trade-offs, advantages, and limitations.
05Module 5: Negative Air Filtration
Setting up contained environments using exhaust units, fans, and HEPA filter series to prevent fiber escape.
06Module 6: Asbestos Safe Practices
Operational safety measures, work precautions, and exposure minimization guidelines for hazardous areas.
07Module 7: Manager Duties
Employer and managerial obligations: employee training oversight, incident investigations, and routine site checks.
08Module 8: Safety Committee’s Duties
Committee responsibilities including monthly workplace inspections, emergency reporting of damage, and posting hazard signs.
09Final Knowledge Test
Comprehensive evaluation via multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to assess understanding and issue certification.
Enrolling Your Team or Enterprise Workforce
Easily manage team safety training with central user management and flexible group options.
Key Advantages for Corporate Safety Managers
User Management Dashboard
Easily assign access, monitor progress, and manage learner records.
Instant Audit Records
Download completion certificates and records of training immediately upon completion.
Custom eLearning & Localization
Swift eLearning Services offers course customization and translation for enterprise deployment.
Individual vs. Enterprise Options
| Feature / Capability | Individual Learner | Group Enrollment | Custom Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.37 / person | Group Rates Available | Custom Quote |
| Self-Paced Web Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate & Record of Training | Included (Valid 3 Years) | Included (Valid 3 Years) | Included (Valid 3 Years) |
| User Management | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customization & Translation | N/A | N/A | ✓ |
| Custom Branding & Logo Integration | N/A | N/A | ✓ |
| Get Started | Enroll Now | Request Group Enrollment | Request Custom Quote |
Custom eLearning Solutions and Customization
Need custom safety training or course adjustments? Swift eLearning Services offers tailored solutions to keep your training relevant and engaging:
- Fast, High-Quality Turnaround
- Custom Solutions & Content Translation
- Engaging & Cost-Effective Training Materials
Technical Specifications & Features
Self-Paced eLearning (100% Mobile Friendly).
Fully Narrated & AODA Compliant.
Auto-bookmarking feature allows learners to pause and resume anytime.
Client Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between friable and non-friable asbestos?
Friable asbestos refers to material that can be easily crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry, releasing dangerous airborne fibers. Non-friable asbestos is bound within a solid matrix (such as vinyl floor tiles) and poses minimal risk unless sanded, cut, or disturbed.
How does negative air filtration prevent asbestos fibers from spreading outside a work containment zone?
Negative air units continuously draw air out of the sealed containment area through HEPA filters, creating lower air pressure inside the enclosure than outside. This ensures that any air leaks flow inward into the work space rather than blowing hazardous asbestos dust into clean surrounding areas.
What immediate steps must be taken if asbestos-containing material is accidentally damaged or disturbed?
If asbestos is disturbed, immediately evacuate and isolate the area, seal off doors and ventilation, post warning signs, notify management and safety committee representatives, and engage accredited asbestos abatement professionals to evaluate and clean up the area.
Does Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fully protect a worker from asbestos hazards?
While specialized PPE significantly reduces exposure risks, it does not eliminate hazard risk on its own. PPE must be combined with engineering controls like negative air filtration, wet methods, and proper decontamination protocols.
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