1-Hour Asbestos / Lead Awareness – Special Elective
THIS IS AN AWARENESS-LEVEL TRAINING ONLY and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training Card.
Description
The 1-Hour Asbestos/Lead Awareness course is a specialized training program designed to provide participants with an understanding of the hazards associated with asbestos and lead in the workplace. This course aims to raise awareness about the risks of exposure to these hazardous materials and educate participants on how to safely handle and work around them.
Key Topics Covered
- Health Effects: Understanding the serious health risks, including respiratory issues and cancer, associated with asbestos and lead exposure.
- Work Environments: Identifying industries and environments where asbestos and lead are commonly found.
- Material Identification: Recognizing asbestos and lead-containing materials in the workplace.
- Safe Handling Procedures: Proper techniques for working safely around hazardous materials.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Importance of using appropriate PPE to prevent exposure.
- Containment and Disposal: Ensuring proper containment and safe disposal of asbestos and lead materials.
- Regulatory Compliance: Overview of OSHA standards and other regulations for working with asbestos and lead.
Course Format
- Language: English and Spanish
- Duration: 1 Hour
Requirements
- Local Law 196 of 2017 requires certain workers and supervisors to receive safety training at construction sites that are required to designate a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator or Site Safety Manager.
Target audiences
- Required curriculum for any Worker or Supervisor employed in NYC within the Five Boroughs on projects requiring a Construction Super, Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, Concrete Safety Manager, or Competent Person.