Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Training Course
Who Should Take This Course?
The Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Training Course is designed for individuals responsible for supervising asbestos abatement and O&M projects. This course is required for persons permitted to enter restricted and regulated asbestos work areas and for those fulfilling the role of the OSHA Competent Person on an asbestos project.
Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986, asbestos abatement professionals must complete formal training. This course meets EPA and OSHA regulations and is fully approved to satisfy AHERA and ASHARA accreditation requirements for asbestos work in K-12 schools, public, and commercial buildings.
A certified Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor must have completed this training and carry a valid certificate while working on qualifying projects. This comprehensive program combines lectures, discussions, hands-on training, and real-world applications to prepare students for immediate application in the field. The course covers safe work practices, liability, glove bag procedures, and essential supervisory techniques.
Course Topics Covered
- Asbestos Background & Health Risks: Understanding asbestos exposure and associated health effects.
- Regulatory Compliance: A detailed overview of federal & state regulations (EPA, OSHA, AHERA, ASHARA).
- Personal Protection & Safety: Respiratory protection, worker hygiene, medical monitoring, and hazard management.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Techniques for leadership, identification & control options, and insurance & liability considerations.
- State-of-the-Art Work Practices: Proper asbestos removal methods, air monitoring, and safe handling techniques.
- Jobsite Procedures & Compliance: Pre/post work safety measures, contract specifications, and record-keeping.
Hands-on training is included for worker hygiene, respiratory protection, and state-of-the-art asbestos removal practices.
Important Licensing & State Requirements
Each state has specific education, experience, and licensing requirements for asbestos professionals. Most states administer their own asbestos programs through their Department of Environmental Protection or Health.
It is the student’s responsibility to verify licensing requirements prior to course registration.monitoring, and safe handling techniques.
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.
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Asbestos Worker
32 hrs / 4 Days
The Asbestos Worker Training Course is designed for individuals performing asbestos removal or repair on abatement and O&M projects.
This course covers proper handling procedures, OSHA & EPA safety regulations, PPE usage, and decontamination protocols, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
All asbestos removal activities must be supervised by a certified Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor.
Asbestos Inspector
24 hrs / 3 Days
The Asbestos Inspector Training Course certifies individuals to identify, assess, and report the condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
This course is required for anyone conducting asbestos surveys, material identification, condition assessments, or bulk sample collection for laboratory analysis.
Participants will learn inspection protocols, regulatory requirements, and proper sampling techniques to ensure compliance with state and federal asbestos regulations.
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16 hrs / 2 Days
The Asbestos Management Planner Training Course certifies licensed Asbestos Inspectors to develop Asbestos Management Plans (MPs) for buildings.
While EPA regulations under AHERA and ASHARA require management plans primarily for public school buildings, many states impose additional regulations governing the roles and responsibilities of Management Planners.
This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure compliance with federal and state asbestos regulations.
Asbestos Project Designer
24 hrs / 3 Days
The Asbestos Project Designer Training Course certifies individuals to develop written design specifications for the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in buildings, as well as the cleanup of contaminated sites and O&M projects.
This course covers regulatory requirements, project planning, and best practices to ensure safe and compliant asbestos abatement procedures.
