Asbestos

Asbestos Menu Workers' Rights

Additional Resources

Training
  • Asbestos. OSHA. Includes training materials for both general industry and construction.
  • Training Requirements. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Provides requirements for asbestos inspectors and workers. States offer these training courses, which must meet EPA guidelines.

Employers under the General Industry Asbestos Standard shall institute a training program for all employees who are exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the PEL and/or excursion limit and ensure their participation in the program. Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.

  • 40 CFR 763.99, Exclusions (Asbestos). GPO Access, Code of Federal Regulations.
    • Appendix C to Subpart E of Part 763 - Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan. Details the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) "accreditation" requirements for workers and supervisors.
Additional Information
  • Hurricane Preparedness and Response. OSHA. Includes information such as news releases, public service announcements, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, and more.
  • Asbestos Bibliography (Revised). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-162, (September 1997). Includes full or partial text of selected NIOSH documents, a comprehensive bibliography, and a summary of asbestos information available from other agencies. This publication is a compendium of NIOSH research and recommendations on asbestos.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    • For Asbestos Professionals. Contains information about training providers and approved courses nationwide and is meant to serve as a comprehensive reference and resource document. Federal law requires asbestos control professionals to take training on how to properly inspect for the presence of asbestos and to repair and remove it.