29 CFR 1926.1101 Class IV asbestos awareness, 29 CFR 1910.1001 awareness concepts, and AHERA accreditation boundary

Asbestos Awareness (Class IV / 2-Hour)

Asbestos Awareness Class IV / 2-Hour training for custodial, janitorial, maintenance, facilities, property, school and hospital plant, HVAC, electrical, and general trades workers who may encounter asbestos-containing material or presumed asbestos-containing material without disturbing it. Covers ACM/PACM recognition, health effects, stop-and-report behavior, prohibited disturbance and cleanup practices, employer communication duties, state-requirement awareness, and the annual refresher expectation.

$39
4 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doThis certificate is not AHERA accreditation and does not qualify the holder for Class I, II, or III asbestos work. It is not EPA approval, state approval, abatement worker training, abatement supervisor training, inspector accreditation, management-planner accreditation, or authorization to remove, repair, scrape, drill, sand, cut, sample, inspect, manage, or otherwise disturb asbestos-containing material or presumed asbestos-containing material.
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$2,542
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Asbestos Awareness (Class IV / 2-Hour)?
Asbestos Awareness (Class IV / 2-Hour) is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101 Class IV asbestos awareness, 29 CFR 1910.1001 awareness concepts, and AHERA accreditation boundary. It costs $39, is self-paced across 4 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
3,263
citations issued nationally
$2,542
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1926.1101 Class IV asbestos awareness, 29 CFR 1910.1001 awareness concepts, and AHERA accreditation boundary was cited 3,263 times, averaging $2,542 in initial penalties. This course costs $39.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
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IL
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MI
NY
RI
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OR
NV
WY
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OH
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CT
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MD
DE
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NC
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DC
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AL
GA
HI
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Fewer
Most (1,535)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Michigan1,535
Virginia203
Oregon156
New Jersey130
New York126

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1926.1101 Class IV asbestos awareness, 29 CFR 1910.1001 awareness concepts, and AHERA accreditation boundary was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
MI: 1,535 ($487)
VA: 203 ($2,205)
OR: 156 ($1,181)
NJ: 130 ($7,968)
NY: 126 ($3,624)
IL: 119 ($4,893)
NV: 80 ($5,166)
CT: 79 ($1,780)
MA: 57 ($10,553)
TN: 51 ($417)
NC: 44 ($1,056)
IA: 42 ($12,081)
PA: 41 ($3,268)
MD: 40 ($218)
AK: 35 ($2,276)
MO: 33 ($4,668)
FL: 32 ($5,048)
OH: 28 ($5,040)
CO: 27 ($2,097)
IN: 22 ($786)
MN: 20 ($2,998)
NM: 19 ($54,784)
WI: 18 ($4,842)
UT: 14 ($1,393)
RI: 13 ($2,405)
TX: 12 ($6,330)
KY: 12 ($2,438)
VT: 10 ($2,952)
ME: 8 ($1,547)
PR: 8 ($3,297)
CA: 7 ($0)
AZ: 7 ($1,580)
VI: 4 ($4,729)
HI: 3 ($0)
WA: 3 ($51,073)
KS: 1 ($0)
ID: 1 ($379)
AL: 1 ($0)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 2,421 citations under 29 CFR 1926.1101 Class IV asbestos awareness, 29 CFR 1910.1001 awareness concepts, and AHERA accreditation boundary that we could match to an inspection record, which is 93.8% of the 2,580 we hold.

68.7% of these citations went to employers with ten or fewer employees. This is not a big-company standard.

By industry

Construction49.8% | 1,206
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services30.4% | 737
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing5.4% | 131
Health Care and Social Assistance2.1% | 51
Educational Services2.1% | 50
Manufacturing1.8% | 43

Construction alone accounts for 49.8% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees68.7% | 1,663
11 to 50 employees20.1% | 487
51 to 250 employees8.3% | 202
251 to 1,000 employees2% | 48
More than 1,000 employees0.9% | 21

Citations by year

636
2023
898
2024
691
2025
196
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations rose 9%.

What this course covers

01
What Asbestos Is and the Class IV Boundary30 min
02
Recognizing ACM, PACM, and Building Information30 min
03
What To Do and What Never To Do30 min
04
Employer Duties, Worker Rights, and Refresher Boundary30 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1926.1101 Class IV asbestos awareness, 29 CFR 1910.1001 awareness concepts, and AHERA accreditation boundary. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Your certificate issues the moment you finish, with a unique ID. Any employer or inspector can confirm it at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify. No waiting for a card in the mail.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Asbestos Awareness (Class IV / 2-Hour) is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1926.1101 Class IV asbestos awareness, 29 CFR 1910.1001 awareness concepts, and AHERA accreditation boundary) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

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