Asbestos Abatement Worker Training (EPA Brownfields Job Training)

This course is designed to meet the standards of The Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (29 CFR 1910.1001) training courses are approved by the EPA. It will address a variety of specialized abatement topics, such as Pre-asbestos abatement work activities, work area preparation, establishing decontamination units, PPE, worker decontamination procedures, practical hands-on exercises, and proper handling and disposal of ACM wastes.

Award Type:

Certificate - Federal OSHA Certificate of Completion - Advanced

Learning Outcomes:

This course is 32 hours in duration and covers EPA-approved abatement techniques, including pre-abatement activities, site preparation, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Upon completion, each qualifying participant will receive a Certificate of Completion that they can use for licensing in the States of Iowa and Missouri.

Educational Objective:

Vocational

Tuition:

$600

Length of Course:

32 hours of class over throughout the 5 days of the week , lecture with hands on exercises

Course Outline:

Day 1 (8 Hours) - Introduction & Regulatory Overview

Course Introduction / Objectives / Pre-Test - 0.5 hr
History and Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure - 1.5 hrs
Overview of Asbestos Regulations (OSHA, EPA, State) - 2 hrs
Types and Uses of Asbestos Materials (ACM) - 1 hr
Medical Surveillance, Recordkeeping, and Worker Rights - 1 hr
Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - 2 hrs

Day 2 (8 Hours) - Work Practices & Safety Protocols

Respirators: Selection, Fit Testing, and Use - 2 hrs
Protective Clothing and Decontamination Procedures - 2 hrs
Work Area Preparation & Containment Design - 2 hrs
Hands-On: Donning/Doffing PPE & Respirator Practice - 2 hrs

Day 3 (8 Hours) - Abatement Procedures

Abatement Methods and Techniques - 2 hrs
Setting Up Decontamination Units - 1.5 hrs
Engineering Controls and Work Practice Controls - 1.5 hrs
Waste Handling, Labeling, Storage, and Disposal - 1.5 hrs
Hands-On: Containment Setup Simulation - 1.5 hrs

Day 4 (8 Hours) - Practical Skills & Assessment

Final Review of Key Concepts & Regulations - 1 hr
Hands-On: Simulated Asbestos Removal Exercise - 3 hrs
Decontamination Simulation and Evaluation - 2 hrs
Course Post-Test and Feedback - 1 hr
Issuance of Certificates / Licensing Guidance (IA & MO) - 1 hr

Admissions Requirements:

N/A

Attendance Requirements:

Full attendance (32 hours), Satisfactory completion of all hands-on exercises, Passing score on post-test

Instructor Qualification:

Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.