Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Asbestos Worker Refresher Online

This Asbestos Worker Refresher Online course is designed to review key principles taught in the Asbestos Worker initial course while providing information regarding regulatory changes and updates to industry-standard work practices. This course provides 1 year of EPA-approved certification; students must take their next refresher within 1 year of your previous expiration date.

The Asbestos Worker removes, encapsulates or disturbs friable asbestos, or handles asbestos material in any manner which may result in the release of asbestos fiber on an asbestos abatement project. Any individual performing related work must comply with Asbestos Worker certification.

Course Details

This program is 100% online and is self-paced. The program takes approximately 8 hours to complete, and access is permitted for up to 30 days from receiving your access information. A computer with reliable internet and speakers is required. This program cannot currently be completed on a phone or tablet.

Who Should Take This Course:

• Asbestos Workers looking to renew their certification

Topics to be Covered:

• The Physical Characteristics of Asbestos and Asbestos-containing Materials
• Potential Health Effects Related to Asbestos Exposure
• Respiratory Classes and Characteristics
• Asbestos Abatement Pre-work Activities
• Confining and Minimizing Airborne Fibers
• Cleaning up the Work Area & Lockdown Procedures
• Sampling and Analytical Methods Pertaining to Asbestos Abatement
• Waste Disposal
• Additional Hazards Encountered During Abatement
• Glovebag Techniques
• Review

Regulations Satisfied:

AHERA – Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title II)

ASHARA – Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990

EPA – Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), Worker Protection Rule 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart G, Asbestos-containing Materials in School Rule 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E

OSHA – Asbestos Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.58, Asbestos General Standard 29 CFR 1910.1001, Respirator Requirements 29 CFR 1910.134

NESHAP – National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M