Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the nature, properties, and uses of asbestos and accurately identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
- Describe the health effects associated with asbestos exposure and the importance of implementing protective controls.
- Apply state-of-the-art work practices for recognizing, handling, and managing ACM in a variety of building conditions.
- Interpret and follow federal, state, and local regulations governing asbestos abatement, including OSHA, EPA, and waste disposal requirements.
- Implement compliant procedures for the packaging, labeling, transport, and disposal of asbestos waste.
Participants will also receive hands-on training in:
- Managing and cleaning minor fiber-release episodes using approved containment and cleanup methods.
- Removing resilient floor tile and associated mastics in accordance with safe work protocols.
- Performing glove-bag removal of pipe insulation using proper setup, operation, and containment techniques.
- Selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for asbestos abatement activities.
- Constructing a functional negative-pressure enclosure and establishing a three-chamber decontamination system.
- Removing ACM from ceilings using safe, efficient, and regulation-compliant procedures.