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  • OSHA: Asbestos Standards for the Construction Industry

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    In the construction industry, asbestos is found in many installed products. Because very few asbestos containing products are being installed today, most worker exposures occur during the removal of asbestos and the renovation and maintenance of buildings and structures containing asbestos. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates asbestos exposure for the construction industry.

    This course describes how the standard applies to the following activities: 1) demolishing or salvaging structures where asbestos is present; 2) removing or encapsulating asbestos-containing material; 3) constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining, or renovating asbestos-containing structures or substrates; 4) installing asbestos-containing products; 5) cleaning up asbestos spills/emergencies: and 6) transporting, disposing, storing, containing, and housekeeping involving asbestos or asbestos-containing products on a construction site.

    Topics:

    • Description of asbestos
    • Dangers of asbestos exposure
    • Definition of work classifications
    • Permissible exposure limit for asbestos
    • Asbestos operations that employers must monitor and assess
    • Function of a competent person
    • Initial exposure assessment
    • Negative exposure assessment
    • When exposure must be monitored
    • Medical surveillance programs for employees
    • Maintaining employee records
    • Regulated areas
    • Communicating asbestos hazards at worksites
    • Posting of warning signs
    • Providing asbestos warning labels
    • Training employees regarding asbestos exposure
    • Methods used to control asbestos exposure levels
    • Compliance requirements for Classes I - IV work
    • OSHA requirements concerning respirators
    • Requirements to provide protective clothing for employees
    • Hygiene-related requirements for employees performing various classes of asbestos work
    • Employer’s housekeeping responsibilities

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: for civil, and construction engineers, and would be of particular interest to consulting engineers involved in construction activities.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Labor (OSHA)

    Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)

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