Description
Objectives
This eight-hour course is designed to satisfy the annual refresher training requirement for accredited asbestos abatement contractor/supervisors under AHERA and the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP). It reviews supervisory responsibilities, regulatory updates, and current asbestos-abatement and safety practices.
Regulations Fulfilled
- Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Title II of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990 (ASHARA)
- EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix C
- EPA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule, 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E
- EPA Worker Protection Rule, 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart G
- EPA Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M
- OSHA Asbestos Standard for Construction, 29 CFR 1926.1101
- OSHA Asbestos Standard for General Industry, 29 CFR 1910.1001
- OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134
Topics
The course consists of 14 modules covering:
- Physical characteristics of asbestos
- Potential health effects of asbestos exposure
- Current asbestos-abatement work practices
- Personal hygiene and personal protective equipment
- Additional workplace safety hazards
- Air-monitoring procedures
- Insurance and liability issues
- Respiratory protection and medical surveillance programs
- Applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Supervisory techniques
- Contract specifications
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Workplace scenarios and vignettes (optional)
- Final examination
Descriptions
Students must verify their identity and provide documentation of prior supervisor training. The course includes videos, demonstrations, instructor interviews, review questions, and practical video or audio activities. A final identity-verification step is required to complete the course.
Certificate
Students who successfully complete all course requirements will receive a PDF course-completion certificate. Certificates are issued within 24 hours for courses completed on weekdays and within 48 hours for courses completed on weekends.