11-21-2024 - Asbestos Project Designer Refresher - Portsmouth, VA

Why Should You Take This Asbestos Project Designer Refresher Course?

Do not let your Asbestos Project Designer license expire! This Asbestos Project Designer refresher training recertifies individuals to plan the scope, timing, phasing, and remediation methods for an asbestos project. Accreditation as a Project Designer allows one to apply knowledge of building construction in the design and development of abatement projects, abatement specifications, bidding documents, architectural drawings, and schematic representations of material locations.

During this course, students will receive a regulatory review and update on new asbestos legislation pertinent to asbestos abatement work. Beneficial features of this course include real-world examples from experienced instructors, as well as an overview of OSHA, AHERA, NESHAP; acceptable work practices; workplace safety; and air monitoring techniques. You will have the opportunity to interact with your peers and course instructors for maximized learning. 

An Asbestos Project Designer must have a copy of their certificate with them at all times while working on the project. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of re-accreditation as an Asbestos Project Designer.

The Following Topics Will Be Reviewed:

• Background and Overview of Asbestos
• Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
• Overview of Abatement Construction Projects
• Federal and State Regulatory Overview
• Safety System Design Specifications
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety and Health Considerations Other Than Asbestos
• Designing Asbestos Abatement Solutions
• Roles of Other Consultants
• Asbestos Waste Disposal
• Budgeting and Cost Estimating
• Legal Liabilities 
• Writing Abatement Specifications
• Preparing Abatement Drawings
• Field Experience and 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.

IMPORTANT: You are required to bring your most current training certificate with you to the refresher course!