01-27-2025 - Asbestos Worker / Handler Initial - Rochester, NY
Training Provider: EAST Centers of NY - Environmental Asbestos Safety Training
Dates: MO Jan 27, TU Jan 28, WE Jan 29, TH Jan 30, FR Jan 31 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Rochester, NY
1 review | TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $600.00 | |
 | Or call: 954-400-0595 | |
This Asbestos Worker/Handler Initial course is designed for anyone who, within a work area, removes, encapsulates or disturbs friable asbestos, or who handles asbestos material in any manner which may result in the release of asbestos fiber on an asbestos abatement project. Asbestos Workers must be supervised by a certified Asbestos Supervisor.
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 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.
An Asbestos Worker/Handler must have a valid asbestos certificate at all times while working on a project, and must work under the supervision of a certified Asbestos Supervisor. 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.
Topics To Be Covered Include:
- Background Information on Asbestos
- Relevant Federal, State and Local Regulatory Requirements, Procedures and Standards
- Health Effects of Exposure to Asbestos
- Purposes and Methods of Asbestos Monitoring and Testing
- Case Studies
- Personal Protection of the Worker (hands-on required)
- Preparation of Work Area (hands-on required)
- Asbestos Abatement Hazard Reduction Methods (hands-on required)
- Proper Clean-Up and Disposal (hands-on required)
- Personal Hygiene
- Decontamination (hands-on required)
- Additional Safety Hazards
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 | Varies depending on the class taken. |
| Parking | Available |
| Food | Coffee is provided for in-person classes. |
| STATE REQUIREMENTS (Asbestos Worker / Handler Initial)** | |
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| Individual Prerequisites | None |
| Accrediting Body | New York Department of Labor |
| Individual App Requirements | $50 annually |
| Individual Exam And Fees | No 3rd-Party Exam |
| Company Application Requirements | Responsibility of Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor |
| 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. | |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Asbestos Worker/Handler Initial Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
James H.
attended on April 15, 2022
Tom had a wealth of knowledge and did an excellent job teaching the course. He answered all questions clearly and was able to provide practical and real life examples that made it easier to understand best practices. 1555 Lyell Ave Suite 122, Rochester, NY 14606
MO Jan 27, TU Jan 28, WE Jan 29, TH Jan 30, FR Jan 31 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
EAST's training is a student-focused method to allow for an engaging experience. Our trainers concentrate on how a safe workplace is obtainable and how it benefits workers and their employers. Over the past ten years, thousands of students have benefited from the experience of our trainers. EAST is a New York State Department of Health accredited asbestos training provider and a New York State Department of Labor Mold training provider. We offer OSHA Outreach training for both Construction and General Industries as well as HAZWOPER and OSHA health & safety programs.
Questions? 954-400-0595
