Description
Objectives
This course is designed to support annual refresher training for maintenance and custodial employees who may perform asbestos-related operations and maintenance work. It reviews the knowledge and work practices needed to minimize asbestos exposure and prevent fiber release.
Prior work experience is recommended but not required. Because this is a refresher course, students should have previously completed the applicable initial maintenance worker or O&M training.
Regulations Fulfilled
- Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Title II of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- EPA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule, including O&M training requirements under 40 CFR 763.92
- 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, including training requirements under 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)
- OSHA Asbestos Standard for General Industry, 29 CFR 1910.1001
- OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134
Topics
The course consists of nine modules covering:
- Asbestos-awareness training
- Health effects and respiratory protection
- Operations and maintenance work practices
- Glove-bag demonstration
- Surfactant demonstration
- Mini-enclosure demonstration
- Liability considerations
- Local education agency responsibilities
- AHERA requirements
Description
Students must verify their identity before beginning the course. 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.