Asbestos Awareness

This dramatization brings home the facts about asbestos hazards and exposure. The importance of following OSHA's guidelines for asbestos handling is emphasized.

This video describes the removal process of asbestos, OSHA guidelines and health risks associated with asbestos exposure. Health risks and how to protect your self is also covered.

Defines asbestos, its related habits and where it can be found. Additionally, it explains how to reduce exposure to this cancer causing substance. A must see!

Asbestos cement pipe (A/C pipe) has been in use in water and sewer applications for years. Though many agencies are avoiding using A/C pipe, it is still in the ground and subject to repair. Asbestos is a carcinogen and care must be used when working with this material. Safe methods for cutting, milling and disposal are detailed.

This video describes the removal process of asbestos, OSHA guidelines and health risks associated with asbestos exposure.  Health risks and how to protect your self is also covered.

Informs employees of the potential health hazards involved when working with asbestos and the precautions that are necessary to reduce the incidence of exposure and contamination. The program discusses the common routes of asbestos and describes how asbestos fibers can harm tissue and cause disabling or life threatening diseases. The program stresses that smoking and working with asbestos greatly increases the risk of lung disease. Work practices, proper protective equipment, and tools are covered.

Asbestos, once widely used, has been linked to a number of illnesses. This video outlines the historical uses of asbestos and overviews its status in industry today.

This is an excellent program for businesses with maintenance personnel intending to remove and dispose of asbestos from their facility. It covers the planning and work procedure stages, worksite preparation, and necessary safety precautions throughout the removal and disposal.

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