11-18-2024 - Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor Initial - Buffalo, NY
Training Provider: Environmental Education Associates (EEA)
Dates: MO Nov 18, TU Nov 19, WE Nov 20, TH Nov 21, FR Nov 22 from 8:15am to 4:15pm
Location: Buffalo, NY
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| TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $700.00 | |
 | Or call: 954-400-0595 | |
This Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Initial training course is for any individual who performs supervision of persons permitted to enter the restricted and regulated asbestos abatement work area. The supervisor is also responsible for performing the duties of the OSHA competent person for the asbestos project, consistent with current EPA and OSHA regulations.
An Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor must have completed this training, and have a valid certificate with them at all times while working on qualifying projects. This workshop prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. It combines lectures, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. Safe work practices, liability, and glove bag procedures are examined in detail.
Training for asbestos abatement professionals is required under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA), which is the authority under which EPA issued the EPA Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan. This course has been granted full approval by the EPA and various States to meet AHERA and ASHARA accreditation requirements for asbestos work in K-12 schools, as well as in public and commercial buildings.
Topics To Be Covered Include:
- Background Information on Asbestos
- Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
- Federal and State Regulations
- Respiratory Protection Program*
- Medical Monitoring
- Insurance and Liability Considerations
- Supervisory Techniques
- Identification and Control Options
- State-of-the-Art Work Practices*
- Personal Hygiene of the Worker*
- Additional Safety Hazards
- Air Monitoring
- Pre and Post Work Activities and Safety Considerations*
- Contract Specifications
- Record-Keeping
*Denotes Hands-On Activities
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.
| COURSE LOGISTICS | |
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| Certificates | Within 3-4 business days via email |
| Parking | Parking available onsite |
| Food | Coffee, tea and donuts provided |
| STATE REQUIREMENTS (Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor Initial)** | |
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| Individual Prerequisites | None |
| Accrediting Body | New York Department of Labor |
| Individual App Requirements | $100 annually |
| Individual Exam And Fees | No 3rd-Party Exam. Course exam is 100 questions and is given on the last day of training. |
| Company Application Requirements | Asbestos handling license (firm app) is $500 for initial, $300 to renew. |
| Refresher Training | Certificates (hard cards) are valid for one year. Failure to take refresher training within two years from expiration date = start over! Refresher training is a 1-day, 8 hour course. |
| ** Please note that these details are provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your local state or regulatory body to confirm your requirements for your specific situation. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. It is simply a database of publicly available information that is meant to assist with research on certain topics but is no way guaranteed as complete or free of error. | |
346 Austin Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
MO Nov 18, TU Nov 19, WE Nov 20, TH Nov 21, FR Nov 22 from 8:15am to 4:15pm
Environmental Education Associates, Inc. (EEA) has trained tens of thousands of individuals since 1992 in a variety of clientele, ranging from professionals employed in the private and public sectors to individuals who may wish to obtain training to secure positions in the expanding environmental and safety industry. EEA offers over fifty accredited environmental and safety training courses, in asbestos, lead, hazardous materials and mold. Each of our course accreditations are issued by a local, state or national government agency to meet regulatory requirements for personnel engaged in specific environmental investigation, management or clean-up activities. EEA also offers awareness or other required training that is based on agency regulations or guidance. EEA instructors are approved or individually accredited to provide training under our authority, or as approved by a specific agency.
Questions? 954-400-0595
