This DVD program on Asbestos Awareness provides employees with important information needed to understand the health risks associated with asbestos, be able to recognize asbestos hazards in their workplace and know what to do to protect themselves and others from exposure to asbestos, and also helps employers comply with the training requirements of the OSHA Asbestos Standard.

Asbestos is not harmful unless inhaled. Non-flyable or non-crumbling asbestos is not a direct health threat. Many older homes and buildings contain asbestos. This program provides awareness of the asbestos hazard with a focus on safety.

Asbestos is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. It was referred to as the miracle fiber. Asbestos is a severe health hazard. It is no longer wise, economical or healthy to use asbestos. This program is a brief overview of the many concerns of asbestos identification and removal.

Asbestos has been used for many products such as fireproofing, pipe insulation, theatre curtains, siding, roofing, gaskets and packing, water and sewer pipe. In water and waste water applications, asbestos cement pipe may contain as much as 20% asbestos or more. This program focuses on working safely with asbestos cement pipe.