03-24-2025 - NIOSH 582 - Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Fibers - Pennsauken, NJ
Training Provider: ACCESS Training Services, Inc
Dates: MO Mar 24, TU Mar 25, WE Mar 26, TH Mar 27 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Pennsauken, NJ
4 reviews | TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $775.00 | |
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Why Should You Take This NIOSH 582 - Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Fibers course?
Federal and state regulations require specific training for personnel involved in asbestos management. This NIOSH 582 Equivalent course covers the OSHA and AHERA training and licensing requirements for Asbestos Air Monitors. Students will learn NIOSH-approved methods of collecting and evaluating airborne asbestos samples in occupational settings.
Please Note: This course includes statistics and sampling-related mathematics, calibration of air sampling equipment, and set-up and use of the phase contrast microscope. It is helpful if students have a good background in basic algebra and the ability to use a calculator with square and square-root functions. Hands-on exercises complement the practical instruction on asbestos air sample analysis. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate that may be used for licensing purposes.
Who Should Attend This Course?
Microscopists, air sampling technicians, and industrial hygienists whose jobs include sampling and analyzing for asbestos fibers, fiberglass and man-made mineral fibers will benefit most from this course. This course is OSHA approved for asbestos abatement training. This course requires notification to state regulatory authorities and may be used for licensing as an asbestos abatement professional.
Topics To Be Covered Include:
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Related to Air Monitoring
- Overview of NIOSH Method #7400 and OSHA Reference Method
- Characteristics and Uses of Asbestos Fibers
- Health Hazards of Asbestos Exposure
- PCM vs. TEM Comparison
- PCM Microscope Components and Their Function
- Fibercounting Techniques
- Microscope Set-Up and Calibration
- Airflow Calibration
- Sample Collection Techniques
- Filter Mounting
- Asbestos Counting
Please Note: Students learn methods for the collection and quantitation of ambient air samples and personnel exposure. Students must pass the written final exam; complete in-class practical projects and quizzes; evaluate the required number of samples; and demonstrate proficiency in microscope alignment, calibration, and use.
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| Certificates | Same day as course completion |
| Parking | Free parking available on site |
| Food | Coffee and snacks provided |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous NIOSH 582 - Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Fibers Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Agnieszka S.
attended on March 29, 2024
From registering online, to attending class, everything was organized and communicated well! DeAnno I.
attended on April 1, 2022
Easy to understand and very informative Ifat H.
attended on September 24, 2021
Very informative, would take more courses in the future! Ian M.
attended on May 13, 2016
It was a very informative class and the instructor handled the students' varying experience levels well. The only thing I would recommend is more classroom oriented field counting so the students can compare how they're doing. 7921 River Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
MO Mar 24, TU Mar 25, WE Mar 26, TH Mar 27 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
At ACCESS Training Services, Inc, our mission is to provide high quality, customized training, using state-of-the-art techniques. Our highly experienced certified instructors apply more than 45 years of experience and focus their delivery techniques upon interactive methods to maximize trainee involvement. ACCESS ensures an effective training experience by maximizing trainee participation and applying the information to the work place.
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