Short Description of Course

The "Asbestos Contaminated Materials Guide for Disaster Debris Removal" course covers the risks associated with asbestos during natural disasters, such as wildfires, cyclones, and floods. It provides guidance on the identification, safe handling, and removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in disaster debris. Topics include the types of materials that may contain asbestos, how to prevent exposure, and best practices for survey and collection plans for debris removal workers .

Learning Objectives

• Understand the risks of asbestos exposure during natural disasters.
• Learn how to identify asbestos-containing materials in debris.
• Gain knowledge of safe handling and removal practices for asbestos-contaminated materials.
• Develop survey and collection plans for ACM removal.
• Learn the protective measures required for responders dealing with asbestos-contaminated debris.