Asbestos Air Monitoring - Initial

Participants will learn the regulatory requirements and safety hazards involved in asbestos air monitoring. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to do clearance monitoring on asbestos projects. They will understand the need for personal protective equipment and know how to properly use the equipment. Participants must pass an exam in order to receive their certification.

Contents:

• Background information on asbestos

• Health effects

• Personal protective equipment

• Overview of asbestos regulations

• Purpose and theory of air monitoring

• Methods of sampling and analysis

• Required monitoring

• Air monitoring strategies

• Field steps for air monitoring

• Specific clearance requirements for clearance monitoring

• Air sampling practice

• Interpreting air sampling results

Target Audience:
This class is intended for employees who will use clearance air monitoring practices during asbestos abatement projects.

 

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Annual	32 Hours	29 CFR 1910.1001