Asbestos Worker - Initial

All individuals involved in actual asbestos abatement activities must attend this 4-Day course which includes 16-Hours of hands-on activities. The emphasis of this course is to teach the attendee how to protect himself and to conduct the abatement activities according to regulatory and specification requirements. Each attendee is given the opportunity to use abatement equipment and supplies to set-up an asbestos containment area, conduct a glove bag removal and properly conduct post-abatement clean-up activities. Each attendee must pass an exam (50 multiple choice questions) in order to receive their certification. Courses are approved by EPA.

Contents:

• Uses and applications of asbestos material in buildings

• Location of such materials

• What steps employees can take to minimize their exposure to asbestos to
  reduce their risk of incurring asbestos-related diseases

• Practical aspects of performing maintenance or repair on asbestos-containing materials

• Practical precautions to be followed in removing suspended ceiling panels, installing light or plumbing fixtures, repairing air handling systems or engaging in any activity that might damage asbestos-containing materials

• Wet-cleaning methods and the use of special equipment

• Removal and disposal procedures

• Proper use of personal protective equipment and personal hygiene techniques, and information on reporting procedures and compliance with relevant regulations
  
  

Target Audience:
Any person who engages in an asbestos project, but who does not engage in specific asbestos abatement related activities required to be performed by other licensed persons.

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Initial	32 Hours	29 CFR 1919.1001