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This course is approximately 2 hours in length, with an exam at the end. Once you pass the exam with a score of 70% or better, you can print your personalized certificate right from your computer, or download it as a PDF.
The course is fully narrated and packed with photos, video, interactivity, links to related content, and downloadable material.
For over 14 years, we've been certifying hundreds of thousands of workers with high-caliber compliance training that actually engages learners. While competitors offer glorified PowerPoint presentations, we invest in superior animation, professional narration, and thoughtful instructional design. Our courses aren't just compliant, they're memorable and effective. We make quality training easy to deploy, manage, and track, with responsive North American support. Whether you're onboarding 10 workers or 10,000, you get the same premium experience backed by proven results.
Our customized progress tracking software will automatically provide up to date information on where your employees are within a course.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
A well-designed and thought out course increases student engagement and retention. The quality of the content and delivery of our online training is second to none.
It is important to us that our customers get any questions or issues answered quickly. We guarantee that our staff will be accessible and responsive, whether by phone or email.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
Our customized progress tracking software will automatically provide up to date information on where your employees are within a course.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
A well-designed and thought out course increases student engagement and retention. The quality of the content and delivery of our online training is second to none.
It is important to us that our customers get any questions or issues answered quickly. We guarantee that our staff will be accessible and responsive, whether by phone or email.
Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.
Asbestos awareness training is a safety education program that teaches workers how to recognize, avoid, and report asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in the workplace. eTraining’s course provides approximately 2 hours of instruction covering OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 standards, including what asbestos is, where it is commonly found, the health effects of exposure (asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer), OSHA work classifications (Class I through Class IV), permissible exposure limits, and proper response procedures. Upon completion, participants receive a printable certificate of completion.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 requires employers to provide asbestos awareness training to all employees who perform Class IV asbestos work (maintenance and custodial activities that may contact ACM or presumed ACM) and to any employee who works in areas where ACM or PACM is present. Training must be provided at initial assignment and annually thereafter. The EPA also requires asbestos awareness training under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for certain workers in schools and public buildings.
The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it over multiple sessions at your convenience. Most students finish within a few days. You have 6 months from your enrollment date to complete all coursework. Progress is saved automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume at any time.
The course covers: what asbestos is and its physical properties; common locations where ACM is found (insulation, floor tiles, roofing, pipe wrap, drywall); health effects of asbestos exposure including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer; OSHA asbestos work classifications (Class I, II, III, and IV); permissible exposure limits (PEL) and excursion limits; personal protective equipment for asbestos work; proper procedures when ACM is encountered or accidentally disturbed; regulatory requirements under OSHA and the EPA; and employer and employee responsibilities.
You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass and receive your certificate of completion. The course includes knowledge-check quizzes throughout to help prepare you for the final exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam.
Yes. The Asbestos Awareness course works on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress is saved automatically on the same device you are using, allowing you to pause and pick up where you left off. Note: you must continue on the same device to retain your saved progress.
The Asbestos Awareness course is designed for workers who may encounter ACM in the course of their normal work duties (Class IV activities such as maintenance and custodial work). It covers hazard recognition and avoidance. The Asbestos Safety for the Competent Person course is a more in-depth program for individuals who will be designated as the competent person on asbestos-related job sites, covering detailed identification methods, regulatory compliance requirements, oversight responsibilities, and the authority to stop work when asbestos hazards are identified.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 requires that asbestos awareness training be provided annually. Workers who may be exposed to asbestos must complete refresher training at least once every 12 months after initial training. Employers should ensure that all covered employees maintain current annual training documentation.
Yes. eTraining offers a complete Asbestos Awareness course in Spanish (Asbestos Safety Awareness – Spanish). The Spanish version covers the same content, meets the same OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 requirements, and results in the same certificate of completion.
Yes. eTraining’s Asbestos Awareness course covers OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 construction asbestos standards and is accepted nationwide. You receive a printable certificate of completion that documents your awareness-level training. Employers across all 50 U.S. states accept this training for Class IV asbestos awareness compliance. Note: this awareness course does not qualify workers to perform asbestos abatement (Class I, II, or III work), which requires additional specialized training.
Part 1 -Introduction
• Purpose
• Learning Objectives
• Contents
• Asbestos Overview
• Characteristics
• Health Hazards
• Definitions
• Asbestos Types
• Classes of Asbestos Work
• Class l Asbestos Job
• Class ll Asbestos Job
• Class lll Asbestos Job
• Class lV Asbestos Job
• Learning Objectives
• Common Exposures
• Abatement Exposure
• Past and Current Exposures
• Hazard Recognition
• Known Asbestos Containing Materials
• Asbestos Containing Material
• Age of Materials
• Types of Materials
• Location
• Appearance
• Records
• Signs & Labels
• Testing
• Exposure Risks
• Factors That Affect Asbestos Exposure
• Dose
• Duration
• Delayed Effects
• Cancer
• Risk Factors
• Indirect Exposure
• Harmful Types
• Symptoms-Doctor Attention For
• Exposure Limits
• Exposure Data
• Competent Person
• Exposure Assessments
• Initial Assessments
• Negative Exposure Assessment
• Monitoring Requirements
• Employer Requirement
• Monitoring
• Protective Clothing
• Shift Sampling
• Site Monitoring
• Less Than PEL
• Above PEL
• Medical Surveillance
• Purpose
• Component Recommended
• Medical Surveillance Program
• Class l, ll, lll at or Above PEL
• Medical Exams
• Medical Screening
• Medical Examination Required Elements
• Employer Provided Information
• The Employer Must Obtain
• Additional Employer Requirements
• Disease Signs and Symptoms
• Exposure and Medical History
• Asbestos Associated Disease
Part 3 - Respiratory Protection
• Employees Must Wear Respirators During:
• Employer Supplied
• Respiratory Programs:
• Requirements
• Written Respiratory Program
• Selecting Respirators
• Respirator Types
• Air Purifying Respirators
• Supplied Air Respirators
• Basis of Selection
• Cartridge Selection
• Selection
• Example Filter Type
• Particulate Filter Coding
• NIOSH Certification
• Duration of Use
• Selection
• Nature of the Hazard
• Concentration of Contaminant
• Relevant Exposure Limit
• Assigned Protection Factor
• Respirator Selection for Asbestos
• Nature of the Work
• Time Period
• Work Activities & Stress
• Fit Testing
• Limitations
• Medical Evaluations
• Evaluation
• Medical Factors
• Employee Medical Conditions
• Employer Responsibility
• Employer Re-evaluation when:
• Fir Testing
• Basic Requirements
• Steps for Fit Testing
• Step 1: Select Respirator
• Step 2: Perform Positive/Negative Sealing Test
• Step 3: Order Test
• Step 4: Select Cartridge
• Step 5: Fit Mask
• Step 6: Testing Hood
• Testing Material
• Testing Procedure
• Rainbow Passage
• Failed Test, Repeat
• Recordkeeping
• Frequency
• Proper Use of Respirators
• Seal Protection
• Safe Work Practiced
• Skin & Eye Irritation
• IDLH Environment
• Cleaning, Storing, Inspecting
• Clean Respirator – Steps
• Inspect Respirator
• Respiration Storage
• Repair Respiration
• Air Quality
• Compressed Air- Grade D
• Compressed Air- Cylinders
• Air Compressors
• Training
• Respiration Selection Training
• Limitations and Capabilities
• Procedures for Proper Fit:
• Procedures for Respirator Maintenance:
• Frequency of Training
• Protective Clothing
• Employer Requirements
• Decontamination
• Employer Requirements
• OSHA Requirements
• Learning Objectives
• General Topics
• Class l Training
• Requirement
• Class ll Training
• Class lll Training
• Requirement
• EPA Requirements
• Class lV Training
• Requirement
• 2 Hour Awareness Class for Construction Workers
• Requirement
• 2 Hour Awareness Class for Custodial Workers
• Competent
• Training
• Competent Person
• Training Requirements
• Prior to Exposure
• Engineering Controls & Work Practices
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