Asbestos Exposure: Hazards and Prevention – Training Course

Asbestos Exposure: Hazards and Prevention Training is a concise, compliance-focused course that helps employees understand the risks of asbestos exposure and how to protect themselves in the workplace.

Asbestos has been widely used in construction and industrial materials due to its durability and resistance to heat and corrosion. However, when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed, microscopic fibers can become airborne and pose serious health risks when inhaled or ingested. While low-level exposure is common, higher or prolonged exposure can lead to severe, long-term health conditions.

This course provides a clear understanding of where asbestos is found, who is most at risk, and how exposure occurs. It also explains the diseases associated with asbestos exposure and why symptoms may take years—or even decades—to appear. Learners will gain essential knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations designed to protect workers and reduce exposure risks.

Designed for workers across industries—including construction, manufacturing, automotive, and maritime—this training emphasizes awareness, prevention, and compliance to help create a safer work environment.

Training Objectives

• Understand what asbestos is and where it is found
• Discuss the health risks and who is most at risk
• Identify common diseases and symptoms caused by exposure
• Explore OSHA and EPA regulations for worker protection

Course Overview

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in the Earth’s crust and historically used in a wide range of products such as insulation, roofing, flooring, and brake systems. When disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released into the air and inhaled, potentially leading to serious health conditions over time.

This course explains how exposure occurs, the long latency period of asbestos-related diseases, and the industries and environments where risk is highest—including older buildings undergoing renovation.

Participants will also learn about key OSHA and EPA standards that regulate asbestos exposure and the measures employers and workers must take to stay compliant and safe. By increasing awareness and understanding of these risks, this training supports safer decision-making and helps prevent harmful exposure.

This program is available with multiple closed caption options, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Vietnamese, and more.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following standards:

• OSHA General Duty Clause (29 USC 654 S5)
• 29 CFR 1910 Parts 1001 and 1101
• 29 CFR 1926.1101
• 29 CFR 1915.1001
• 40 CFR Parts 61, 721, and 763

Key Benefits

• Raises awareness of asbestos hazards and exposure risks
• Helps prevent serious, long-term health conditions
• Supports OSHA and EPA compliance requirements
• Identifies high-risk environments and industries
• Promotes safer work practices and decision-making

Course Details

• Course Length: 15 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French
• Additional closed captions available (Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Creole, Croatian, Kurdish, Nepali, Swahili, Vietnamese)
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2025

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.