ASBESTOS HANDLER INITIAL                                            32 Hours

Course focuses on the hazards of asbestos, the specific procedures used on the job, and the legal rights of workers.  During this course, trainees have an opportunity to participate in group discussion and hands-on exercises.  The course covers the health effects of asbestos, medical monitoring, personal protective equipment (PPE), preparing the work area, setting up the decontamination unit, use of negative pressure air filter systems, air monitoring and hazard communications.