Target Audience: All employees working in close proximity to identified friable asbestos containing materials, and who may impact these materials as part of their work.
Description: The training will address asbestos uses and forms, the health effects of asbestos, and typical locations of asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) within the buildings in which they work. They will also be instructed who to call if suspected damaged materials are found.
Training Requirements: Training must be completed within 30 days of hire. Asbestos Awareness training is required annually.
Availability: Live session or online training
Live Sessions: Currently on Hiatus
Online Training: Online Asbestos Awareness training is approximately 30 minutes in duration. Testing out is an option. Use the link below to access the online Asbestos Awareness training. You will be prompted to login using your Pitt user name and password.
Online Asbestos Awareness Training
Additional Resources
OSHA Fact Sheet: Asbestos (PDF)
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Asbestos Information