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Asbestos Awareness Training Course

Asbestos Awareness Training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, EPA NESHAP, and NIOSH Criteria standards.

Main Service Location

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Course Title

Asbestos Awareness

Course Duration

1 Day

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge Assessment

Service Category

Training, assessment, and certification services.

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

3 Years (Extendable)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Interactive Learning Methods

3 Years (Extendable)

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

1. Asbestos Fundamentals and Health Hazards

  • Asbestos properties including (mineral fiber composition, physical characteristics, heat resistance, chemical stability)

  • Asbestos Types including (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite)

  • Health Effects including (asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, pleural disease, latency periods)

  • Exposure Routes including (inhalation, ingestion, dermal contact, fiber release mechanisms, airborne contamination)


2. Asbestos Identification and Assessment

  • Common Applications including (insulation, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roofing materials, pipe covering, fireproofing)

  • Visual Recognition including (suspected materials, fiber appearance, age considerations, building types)

  • Sampling Procedures including (bulk sampling, air monitoring, laboratory analysis, qualified personnel requirements)

  • Assessment Criteria including (friable materials, non-friable materials, condition assessment, disturbance potential)


3. Regulatory Requirements and Compliance

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 including (exposure limits, medical surveillance, training requirements, work practices)

  • EPA NESHAP including (notification requirements, work practices, waste disposal, emission standards)

  • Permissible Exposure Limits including (8-hour TWA, excursion limit, action level, exposure monitoring)

  • Notification Requirements including (regulatory agencies, building owners, occupant notification, documentation)


4. Work Practice Controls and Containment

  • Work Practices including (wet methods, HEPA filtration, minimal disturbance, proper techniques)

  • Containment Systems including (negative pressure enclosures, air filtration, isolation procedures, barrier installation)

  • Engineering Controls including (local exhaust ventilation, HEPA vacuum systems, containment barriers, air monitoring)

  • Administrative Controls including (work permits, training requirements, exposure monitoring, record keeping)


5. Personal Protective Equipment and Decontamination

  • Respiratory Protection including (air-purifying respirators, powered air-purifying respirators, supplied-air systems, fit testing)

  • Protective Clothing including (disposable suits, gloves, foot protection, head protection, compatibility requirements)

  • Decontamination Procedures including (personnel decontamination, equipment cleaning, shower facilities, contamination control)

  • PPE Maintenance including (inspection procedures, storage requirements, disposal methods, replacement criteria)


6. Emergency Response and Medical Surveillance

  • Emergency Procedures including (fiber release incidents, exposure events, containment failure, evacuation protocols)

  • Medical Surveillance including (baseline examinations, periodic assessments, chest X-rays, pulmonary function tests)

  • Waste Disposal including (labeling requirements, packaging procedures, transportation regulations, disposal facilities)

  • Record Keeping including (exposure records, medical records, training documentation, regulatory compliance)

Targeted Audience

  • Construction Workers potentially exposed to asbestos

  • Maintenance Personnel working in older buildings

  • Demolition Workers involved in building renovation

  • Safety Officers managing asbestos programs

  • Facility Managers overseeing building operations

  • Environmental Professionals conducting asbestos assessments

  • Supervisors responsible for worker protection

  • General Employees requiring asbestos awareness

Knowledge Assessment

  • Asbestos theory evaluations including (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 requirements, health effects, exposure routes)

  • Identification exercises including (visual recognition, material assessment, sampling procedures, regulatory requirements)

  • PPE selection assessments including (respiratory protection, protective clothing, decontamination procedures)

  • Emergency response testing including (incident procedures, medical surveillance, waste disposal, documentation)

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand asbestos fundamentals and health hazard recognition

  • Implement effective asbestos identification and assessment procedures

  • Apply proper exposure prevention and protective measure protocols

  • Execute comprehensive regulatory compliance and notification procedures

  • Develop effective work practice controls and containment strategies

  • Apply appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection for asbestos work

  • Implement proper decontamination and waste disposal procedures

  • Apply emergency response and medical surveillance requirements

Course Overview

This comprehensive Asbestos Awareness Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for recognizing asbestos hazards and implementing protective measures in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental asbestos safety principles along with hands-on techniques for hazard recognition, exposure prevention, and regulatory compliance procedures.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos Construction Standard, EPA NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard, and AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act to ensure comprehensive asbestos safety and regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical asbestos concepts with practical hands-on training and real-world application scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their workplace environment while emphasizing health protection and exposure prevention.

Practical Assessment

  • Asbestos identification exercise including (visual inspection, material assessment, condition evaluation, documentation)

  • PPE demonstration including (selection criteria, donning procedures, decontamination protocols, maintenance requirements)

  • Work practice simulation including (wet methods, containment procedures, exposure prevention, safety protocols)

  • Emergency response exercise including (incident recognition, containment procedures, notification protocols, medical response)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential asbestos safety competency development

  • Comprehensive health hazard protection training

  • Industry-recognized regulatory compliance expertise

  • Practical hazard recognition and prevention skills

  • Professional asbestos awareness certification preparation

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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