Maintenance employees are confronted with many hazards that can cause injury or death. One such hazard is exposure to asbestos. This exposure can be the result of performing tasks, such as repairing pipes, stringing telephone cable or installing new electrical wires. The asbestos hazard Employees who work in areas that contain asbestos, but who do not remove asbestos, must be trained as associated workers. If you are an associated worker, you need initial training in the hazards of asbestos and the ways to protect yourself and others from exposure. Included in this training, which must be repeated annually, will be methods on the […]