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Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos-containing building materials that are damaged or inadvertently disturbed can present a significant degree of risk to workers and building occupants. This course is aimed at those who may inadvertently damage/disturb asbestos-containing materials in the course of their work; it provides employees with an overview of the types of asbestos-containing materials present at the University, the hazards associated with asbestos exposure and the asbestos management program at the University.

Target Audience: Employees who may in the course of their work inadvertently damage/disturb asbestos-containing materials. Also, building occupants/users that should be aware of the presence of asbestos-containing materials in the building.


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