09-15-2025 - Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor Initial - Norfolk, VA
Training Provider: Marine Chemist Service, Inc
Dates: MO Sep 15, TU Sep 16, WE Sep 17, TH Sep 18, FR Sep 19 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Location: Norfolk, VA
4 reviews | TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $600.00 | |
 | 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 | Same day as course completion |
| Parking | Free parking available on site |
| Food | Coffee and donuts provided |
| STATE REQUIREMENTS (Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor Initial)** | |
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| Individual Prerequisites | None |
| Accrediting Body | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation |
| Individual App Requirements | $25 annually |
| Individual Exam And Fees | No 3rd-Party Exam |
| Company Application Requirements | $40 annually |
| Refresher Training | Applicants must successfully complete a refresher course in the same discipline as their initial course. Refresher training is annual. Refresher 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. | |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Initial Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Lloyd L.
attended on September 28, 2024
Awesome!!!! Brandon R.
attended on March 16, 2024
Patrick was an outstanding instructor! AUTUMN M.
attended on June 17, 2023
I absolutely enjoyed this class. The instructor goes way far and beyond to help you understand the topic. His passion for teaching is a breath of fresh air. I would recommend this course to anyone in this industry Jamie J.
attended on March 19, 2022
Great info and very knowledgeable 1000 W. 27th Street, Norfolk, VA
MO Sep 15, TU Sep 16, WE Sep 17, TH Sep 18, FR Sep 19 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Marine Chemist Service is a highly diversified Virginia corporation that has two separate facilities, 11 different products and services, and 46 years of experience. The corporation also has one of the longest, continuously operating asbestos analytical laboratories. Throughout its history, MCS has trained approximately 13,500 student/employees, analyzed over 398,000 samples, and performed countless inspections aboard ship and within the facilities of land-side operations. This remarkable achievement has been made possible through the efforts of 30+ biologists, chemists, geologists, industrial hygienists, inspectors, safety professionals, trainers, and a group of very efficient support personnel.
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