05-12-2014 - Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor Initial - Columbia, MD

This Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Initial training course is for any individual who performs supervision of persons permitted to enter the restricted and regulated asbestos abatement work area. The supervisor is also responsible for performing the duties of the OSHA competent person for the asbestos project, consistent with current EPA and OSHA regulations.

An Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor must have completed this training, and have a valid certificate with them at all times while working on qualifying projects. This workshop prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. It combines lectures, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. Safe work practices, liability, and glove bag procedures are examined in detail.

Training for asbestos abatement professionals is required under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA), which is the authority under which EPA issued the EPA Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan. This course has been granted full approval by the EPA and various States to meet AHERA and ASHARA accreditation requirements for asbestos work in K-12 schools, as well as in public and commercial buildings.

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• Background Information on Asbestos
• Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
• Federal and State Regulations
• Respiratory Protection Program*
• Medical Monitoring
• Insurance and Liability Considerations
• Supervisory Techniques
• Identification and Control Options
• State-of-the-Art Work Practices*
• Personal Hygiene of the Worker*
• Additional Safety Hazards
• Air Monitoring
• Pre and Post Work Activities and Safety Considerations*
• Contract Specifications
• Record-Keeping

*Denotes Hands-On Activities

Please Note: Your state has detailed education, experience and application processing requirements to qualify for licensing in the Asbestos field. Most states administer their own asbestos programs, and each state's Department of Environmental Protection/Health is generally the best place to start with questions about requirements and training. Students are responsible to verify these requirements prior to registering for a course.