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OSHA Authorized In-Person & Online Virtual Training
OSHA Courses
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The OSHA 10-Hour maritime course is for all people working in the Maritime Industry who want to learn more about workplace safety and health recognition. Special emphasis is placed on areas in the Maritime Industry that are the most hazardous. The OSHA 10-hour maritime course covers maritime terms found in the OSHA Maritime Standards, hazards in the maritime industry and how to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job related hazards.
OSHA 10-Hour Training Course Details
Metropolitan Solutions OSHA-authorized course features:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual classroom access
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
The OSHA Fire Watch Maritime course is in compliance with OSHA’s shipyard fire protection standard and is designed to teach personnel to properly perform fire watch duties which include site evaluation, fire prevention, and monitoring during hot work activities.
These are some of the important topics that the course will cover:
- Fire detection and protection requirements
- Hazard communication
- Fire extinguishers
- Emergency action plans
At the end of this course, students are provided an official Certificate of Completion.
At the end of this course, students are provided an official Certificate of Completion.
The OSHA 10-Hour Construction course is designed for entry-level workers in construction, demolition, building development and other fields in the construction industry. It includes a detailed overview of the most common risks of construction work, including fall hazards, caught-in or -between hazards, struck-by hazards and electrocution.
OSHA 10-Hour Training Course Details
Metropolitan Solutions OSHA-authorized course features:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual classroom access
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training is appropriate for workers in any industry outside of construction, agriculture or maritime. This course is ideas for workers in manufacturing, factory operations, warehousing and storage, health care and more. OSHA general industry training covers a wide range of occupational hazards, including risks related to walking and working surfaces, materials handling, bloodborne pathogens, fires, machinery and more.
OSHA 10-Hour Training Course Details
Metropolitan Solutions OSHA-authorized course features:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual classroom access
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
The OSHA 30-Hour Maritime course is for supervisors and workers with safety and health responsibility working in the Maritime Industry who want to learn more about workplace safety and health recognition. Special emphasis is placed on areas in the Maritime Industry that are the most hazardous. The OSHA 30-hour maritime course covers maritime terms found in the OSHA Maritime Standards, hazards in the maritime industry and how to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job related hazards.
OSHA 30-Hour Training Course Details
Metropolitan Solutions OSHA-authorized course features:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual classroom access
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
The OSHA 30-Hour Construction course is designed for supervisors and workers with safety and health responsibility in construction, demolition, building development and other fields in the construction industry. It includes a detailed overview of the most common risks of construction work, including fall hazards, caught-in or -between hazards, struck-by hazards and electrocution.
OSHA 30-Hour Training Course Details
Metropolitan Solutions OSHA-authorized course features:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual classroom access
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training is appropriate for workers in any industry outside of construction, agriculture or maritime. This course is ideas for workers in manufacturing, factory operations, warehousing and storage, health care and more. OSHA general industry training covers a wide range of occupational hazards, including risks related to walking and working surfaces, materials handling, blood-borne pathogens, fires, machinery and more.
OSHA 30-Hour Training Course Details
Metropolitan Solutions OSHA-authorized course features:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual classroom access
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
• Classes that are never cancelled.
The OSHA Fire Watch Maritime course is in compliance with OSHA’s shipyard fire protection standard and is designed to teach personnel to properly perform fire watch duties which include site evaluation, fire prevention, and monitoring during hot work activities.
These are some of the important topics that the course will cover:
- Fire detection and protection requirements
- Hazard communication
- Fire extinguishers
- Emergency action plans
At the end of this course, students are provided an official Certificate of Completion.
A Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI) inspects hot work sites prior to the start of hot work operations using the checklist found on the Hot Work Permit Form. When a fire watch is required, the PAI will designate an employee to serve as Fire Watch. Once all requirements on the forms have been satisfied and the form is signed by a PAI, the document becomes a Hot Work Permit and must be posted in the area where hot work is to be performed.
Important topics covered in this course include:
- Abbreviations and Definitions
- Starting and Stopping Work requirements
- Common causes of fire.
- Hot Work and Fire Components
- PAI Duties
- Confined Spaces
- Hazards
- Testing
- Inspections
- Best practices and procedures.
- Ventilation
- Personal protection equipment.
- Forms and Administration
This training is designed for workers and managers at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations who previously completed 40- or 24-hour HAZWOPER training.
The goal of refresher training is to ensure workers stay competent and up to date on safety practices related to operations involving hazardous substances.
Who Needs OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training?
Workers at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations and those involved in emergency response actions must receive eight hours of HAZWOPER refresher training each year.
If you completed 40-hour HAZWOPER training or 24-hour HAZWOPER training, you must take the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course annually as required by OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120.
Roles at HAZWOPER sites that require refresher training include:
- Equipment operators
- General laborers
- Hazardous materials technicians
- Hazardous materials specialists
- Hazardous materials supervisors
- On-scene incident commanders
- Other general site workers
- On-site management and supervisory personnel
Workers must complete eight hours of HAZWOPER Refresher training within 12 months of the anniversary date of their previous HAZWOPER training. Employees who fail to meet this requirement may need to repeat their initial training.
Course Features
This instructor lead course satisfies OSHA’s 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training requirement at a low price. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of their training.
How Long Does HAZWOPER 8 Certification Last?
The certification from an 8-hour HAZWOPER course is valid for up to 12 months. You’ll be required to retake the HAZWOPER Refresher course every 12 months to keep your certification. If you miss the deadline, you may be required to complete your original 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER training again.
Course Benefits
- Trusted OSHA Training provider
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual classroom access
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
HAZWOPER Refresher Training Topics
The 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course will keep you up to date on a wide range of topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:
- Decontamination
- Toxicology
- Levels of Protection
- Detecting Hazardous Materials
- Respirators
- Site Safety Planning
- Hazard Communication
- Hazardous Waste
According to OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard, workers and supervisors at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations must be trained on these topics annually to remain competent.
Our HAZWOPER training course provides 24 hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training required by OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120. This course is designed for workers at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations who need 24 hours of HAZWOPER training.
This training teaches workers how to recognize and avoid common risks related to hazardous materials. You’ll learn about personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, decontamination, site emergencies and general workplace safety topics like fall protection.
Who Needs OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training?
This training is appropriate for workers who are unlikely to experience high-risk exposure hazards at uncontrolled hazardous waste operations. This includes workers on site only occasionally for specific limited tasks and those who work in areas where hazards do no exceed permissible exposure limits.
Roles that require this training include:
- Hazardous materials technicians
- Hazardous materials specialists
- Hazardous materials supervisors
- On-scene incident commanders
- Management and supervisors
Management and supervisors who typically need 40-hour HAZWOPER training can meet OSHA requirements with this 24-hour course if their only area of responsibility is workers who require 24-hour HAZWOPER training. These managers and supervisors will also need to complete eight hours of specialized training at the time of job assignment.
HAZWOPER Training Topics
Safety and health topics covered in the 24-hour HAZWOPER course include:
- Fall Protection
- Site Emergencies
- Site Safety Planning
- Detecting Hazardous Materials
- Respirators
- Agencies and Regulations
- Decontamination
- Confined Spaces
- Levels of Protection
- Hazardous Waste
- Hazard Communication
- Toxicology
- Types of Hazards
Course Features
This training course meets OSHA’s 24-hour HAZWOPER training requirements. The course has a live instructor and includes virtual training options. Training includes interactive materials, quizzes and engaging industry-specific examples. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the course.
While this course satisfies the education portion of OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements, course graduates must also complete at least one day of field experience under the supervision of a trained and experienced supervisor. It is your employer’s responsibility to provide on-site training that includes hands-on experience with PPE and an overview of site-specific hazards.
How Long Does HAZWOPER 24 Certification Last?
Your 24-hour HAZWOPER certification will remain valid for 12 months. You will need to complete an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year to keep your certification. If you miss the deadline, your employer may require you to retake the 24-hour course.
Course Benefits:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider.
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual training options.
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
HAZWOPER Refresher Training
OSHA requires employees, managers and supervisors who complete 24-hour HAZWOPER training to take an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year to familiarize themselves with key policies and safe practices.
This HAZWOPER course provides 40 hours of training on OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards. The course satisfies training requirements outlined in OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120, which requires workers to complete HAZWOPER training before starting work at an uncontrolled hazardous waste
HAZWOPER training prepares cleanup and emergency response workers to operate safely during a variety of scenarios involving hazardous substances. This training covers policies, practices and procedures that reduce the risk of injury and illness related to harmful exposures on the worksite.
Who Needs OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training?
Most workers who are new to uncontrolled hazardous waste or emergency response operations are required to complete 40 hours of HAZWOPER training. This includes general site workers and on-site management and supervisors.
Roles that require this training may include:
- Equipment operators
- General laborers
- Other general site workers
- On-site management and supervisory personnel
The 40-hour course is designed for workers who face the highest risk of exposure on the job. For workers and supervisors who are on site only occasionally and unlikely to be exposed above permissible exposure limits, 24-hour HAZWOPER training is appropriate. All workers who complete HAZWOPER training must take an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year.
Types of Work Covered by HAZWOPER Standards
According to OSHA standards, HAZWOPER training applies to workers and employers involved in five specific types of operations:
- Uncontrolled hazardous waste cleanup operations required by a government body
- Corrective actions involving cleanup operations at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites
- Hazardous waste operations at treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facilities
- Operations at non-TSD facilities that generate hazardous waste
- Emergency response actions involving the potential release of hazardous substances
Course Features
This training satisfies OSHA’s 40-hour HAZWOPER training requirement. It is taught by a live instructor and both classroom and virtual training options are available for portions of the . The training includes exercises and real-world examples.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive an official certificate of completion, which you can instantly download and print. You can provide a certificate to your employer as proof of your training and download duplicates anytime for your convenience.
How Long Does HAZWOPER 40 Certification Last?
The 40-hour HAZWOPER certification remains valid for 12 months. To maintain your certification, you are required to complete an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course each year. If you miss the deadline, you may be required to retake the 40-hour course.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Benefits
All workers should have access to high-quality workplace safety training and education. This HAZWOPER course is designed to be convenient, effective and accommodating for all students.
Course benefits include:
- Trusted OSHA Training provider.
- National Training Facilities
- Live Instructors
- In person and Virtual training options.
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Real-life case studies
- Bilingual course availability
- Flexible class schedule.
- Classes that are never cancelled.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Topics
The 40-hour HAZWOPER course explains a wide range of health and safety topics relevant to hazardous waste operations, including:
- Types of Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Levels of Protection
- Decontamination
- Toxicology
- Fire Prevention
- Hazardous Materials
- Medical Surveillance
- Site Emergencies
- Drums and Containers
- Fall Hazards
- Electrocution
- Struck by Hazards
- Caught-In Hazards
- Hazardous Communication
- And More
You’ll also learn about worker protections under OSHA and important regulations and agencies related to HAZWOPER.
This course satisfies OSHA requirements for the education portion of HAZWOPER training requirements and hands on training with PPE and an overview of site-specific safety risks.
Your employment may require you to enter confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces which are specific types of confined spaces that can present fatal hazards. Examples of confined areas that OSHA may classify as permit spaces include tanks, sewers, storm drains, boilers and HVAC ducts.
This instructor-led course covers OSHA’s confined spaces standard which requires workers to receive adequate training before performing tasks inside confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces. The course presents a general overview of confined space regulations as they relate to entrants, attendants, and supervisors. It covers the proper methods and rules that must be followed before, during, and after confined space entry. Confined space training also addresses the role of initial and atmospheric testing and ongoing monitoring. The entry permit and the permit space safety program; examples of accidents and fatalities in confined spaces; and duties and responsibilities of key confined space personnel are also covered in this training.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an official Certificate of Completion.
About the Confined Space-Permit Required & Non Permit-Initial Course
The primary goal of this course is to teach workers on how to work safely in confined spaces. You’ll learn the difference between confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, as well as safety procedures that can prevent common accidents and emergencies.
Key Learning Objectives
This course is ideal for workers required to enter dangerous confined spaces on the job.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll be prepared to:
- Explain the differences between confined spaces and permit spaces.
- Select the appropriate personal protective equipment for work in permit spaces.
- Explain the types and characteristics of confined spaces and the associated hazards.
- Explain the role of initial and atmospheric testing and ongoing monitoring.
- List the steps to take during emergencies in confined spaces.
- Describe OSHA procedures and standards for permit-required confined spaces.
Your employment may require you to enter confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces which are specific types of confined spaces that can present fatal hazards. Examples of confined areas that OSHA may classify as permit spaces include tanks, sewers, storm drains, boilers and HVAC ducts.
This instructor-led annual refresher course covers OSHA’s confined spaces standard which requires workers to receive adequate training before performing tasks inside confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces. The course presents a general overview of confined space regulations as they relate to entrants, attendants, and supervisors. It covers the proper methods and rules that must be followed before, during, and after confined space entry. Confined space training also addresses the role of initial and atmospheric testing and ongoing monitoring. The entry permit and the permit space safety program; examples of accidents and fatalities in confined spaces; and duties and responsibilities of key confined space personnel are also covered in this training.
Upon successful completion of this annual refresher course, you will receive an official Certificate of Completion.
About the Confined Space-Permit Required & Non Permit-*Refresher* Course
The primary goal of this annual refresher course is to teach workers on how to work safely in confined spaces. You’ll learn the difference between confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, as well as safety procedures that can prevent common accidents and emergencies.
Key Learning Objectives
This annual refresher course is ideal for workers required to enter dangerous confined spaces on the job.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll be prepared to:
- Explain the differences between confined spaces and permit spaces.
- Select the appropriate personal protective equipment for work in permit spaces.
- Explain the types and characteristics of confined spaces and the associated hazards.
- Explain the role of initial and atmospheric testing and ongoing monitoring.
- List the steps to take during emergencies in confined spaces.
- Describe OSHA procedures and standards for permit-required confined spaces.
Our 2-Hour OSHA Fall Protection Course for the Construction, General and Maritime Industry provides you with the tools to identify fall hazards and decide how to best protect workers by reducing or eliminating fall hazards.
About the OSHA Fall Protection Certificate Course
Important topics covered in this course include:
- OSHA requirements for when and how to use fall protection
- Fall protection with unprotected, leading sides and edges
- Avoiding falling objects and struck-by hazards
- Using guardrail, personal fall arrest, warning line and safety monitoring systems
- Training requirements
- Safety equipment inspection procedures
When you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize what a Fall Hazard is by identifying fall hazards, describing what they are, and understanding how to prevent injuries from fall hazards.
- Recognize major types of fall hazards across various industries and identify unprotected edges.
- List potential injuries caused by fall hazards and factors contributing to falls
- Recognize methods for protecting yourself from fall hazards by understanding how fall protection is used to prevent injuries.
- List the different types of fall protection systems and explain the proper use of fall protection systems.
- Describe important aspects of personal fall arrest systems and fall protection.
- Recognize Employer Requirements to Protect Workers from Fall Hazards and how employers can protect workers from fall hazards.
- List the general requirements of employers to protect their workers from fall hazards and explain the employers requirements for providing worker training.
This certified, instructor-led course meets all state and federal requirements and teaches workers how to safely collect heavy metal and asbestos samples in a shipyard environment for environmental laboratory analysis.
About the Bulk Sampling-Non Regulated – Maritime Course
Important topics covered in this course include:
- Definitions of materials.
- Bulk sampling methods.
- Safety – Respiratory and Personal Protection equipment.
- Cross contamination and disruption avoidance.
- Quality Control steps for sample analysis.
- Apparatus, Materials, and Chemicals
- Equipment Maintenance and Calibration
- Records and Documentation
This certified, instructor-led course meets all state and federal requirements. It teaches workers how to safely collect asbestos, lead, mold and other toxic air samples in a shipyard environment for environmental laboratory analysis.
About the Air Sampling-Non Regulated – Maritime Course
Important topics covered in this course include:
- Definitions of materials.
- Air sampling methods.
- Safety and Personal Protection equipment.
- Quality Control steps for sample analysis.
- Apparatus, Materials, and Chemicals
- Equipment Maintenance and Calibration
- Records and Documentation
FAQs
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Our OSHA-authorized training gives you vital workplace safety training and you will earn an official OSHA 10 card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) – a common requirement for employment in maritime, construction, and general industry.
You will receive a certificate of completion when you finish the course. While you wait for your OSHA 10 DOL card to arrive in the mail, you can provide the certificate to your employer to prove you completed your training.
You will receive a certificate of completion when you finish the course. While you wait for your OSHA 30 DOL card to arrive in the mail, you can provide the certificate to your employer to prove you completed your training.
ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING
Asbestos Courses
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This Asbestos Worker-Initial training 32 hour course teaches individuals to remove, encapsulate, enclose, repair or disturb friable or non-friable asbestos, and to handle 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.) This workshop prepares you to apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. Upon completion of the training program, a closed-book examination will be administered. Demonstration testing will also be permitted as part of the examination. Each examination shall cover the topics included in the training program and persons who pass the examination and fulfill the training program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion
About the Asbestos Worker-Initial Course
This Asbestos Worker Initial 32 Hour course meets OSHA requirements for Class I & II work. The course covers many topics including safety, laws and regulations, and state-of-the-art work procedures. The participant will be instructed in the following activities such as donning personal protective equipment, building a decontamination unit, glove-bagging, and proper use of common asbestos abatement equipment and tools.
Topic covered in the Asbestos Worker-Initial Course include:
- Physical characteristics of asbestos.
- Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure.
- Employee personal protective equipment.
- State-of-the-art work practices.
- Personal hygiene.
- Additional safety hazards.
- Medical monitoring.
- Air monitoring.
- Relevant federal, state and local regulatory requirements, procedures and standards.
- Establishment of respiratory protection programs.
The Asbestos Worker-Refresher training course recertifies individuals to remove, encapsulate, enclose, repair or disturb friable or non-friable asbestos, and to handle 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.) This workshop prepares you to apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. Upon completion of the training program, a closed-book examination will be administered. Demonstration testing will also be permitted as part of the examination. Each examination shall cover the topics included in the training program and persons who pass the examination and fulfill the training program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion
About the Asbestos Worker-Refresher Course
This Asbestos Worker-Refresher 8 Hour course meets OSHA requirements for Class I & II work. The course covers many topics including safety, laws and regulations, and state-of-the-art work procedures. The participant will be instructed in the following activities such as donning personal protective equipment, building a decontamination unit, glove-bagging, and proper use of common asbestos abatement equipment and tools.
Topic covered in the Asbestos Worker-Refresher Course include:
- Physical characteristics of asbestos.
- Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure.
- Employee personal protective equipment.
- State-of-the-art work practices.
- Personal hygiene.
- Additional safety hazards.
- Medical monitoring.
- Air monitoring.
- Relevant federal, state and local regulatory requirements, procedures and standards.
- Establishment of respiratory protection programs.
This 40 hour Instructor-led course will give you the skills you need to oversee and supervise asbestos abatement workers in restricted and regulated asbestos abatement work areas. Through extensive hands-on training and real-world examples, you will gain the knowledge needed to ensure the safety of your workers and stay in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
About the VA Asbestos Supervisor-Initial Course
The training program shall include lectures, demonstrations, training program review, examination, and at least fourteen 14 hours of hands-on training which allows supervisors the experience of performing actual tasks associated with asbestos abatement.
Topics covered in the VA Asbestos Supervisor-Initial Course include:
- The role of the supervisor in the asbestos abatement process.
- The physical characteristics of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials.
- Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure.
- Employee personal protective equipment.
- State-of-the-art work practices.
- Personal hygiene.
- Additional safety hazards.
- Medical monitoring.
- OSHA requirements for a pulmonary function test, chest X-rays and a medical history for each employee.
- Air monitoring.
- Relevant federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, procedures and standards including:
- A review of NESHAP Guidance Documents.
- Respiratory protection programs and medical surveillance programs.
- Insurance and liability issues.
- Recordkeeping for asbestos abatement projects:
- Supervisory techniques for asbestos abatement activities.
- Contract specifications.
The 8 hour Instructor-led accredited refresher training program is for asbestos abatement supervisors. The training program shall review federal and state regulations, discuss changes to the regulations, if applicable, and developments in state-of-the-art procedures. A review of the following topics from the initial accredited asbestos training program shall be included in the asbestos supervisor refresher training program.
About the VA Asbestos Supervisor-Refresher Course
The training program shall include lectures, demonstrations, training program review and instructor-led training which allows supervisors the experience of performing actual tasks associated with asbestos abatement.
Topics covered in the VA Asbestos Supervisor-Refresher Course include:
- The role of the supervisor in the asbestos abatement process.
- The physical characteristics of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials.
- Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure.
- Employee personal protective equipment.
- State-of-the-art work practices.
- Personal hygiene.
- Additional safety hazards.
- Medical monitoring.
- OSHA requirements for a pulmonary function test, chest X-rays and a medical history for each employee.
- Air monitoring.
- Relevant federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, procedures and standards including:
- A review of NESHAP Guidance Documents.
- Respiratory protection programs and medical surveillance programs.
- Insurance and liability issues.
- Recordkeeping for asbestos abatement projects:
- Supervisory techniques for asbestos abatement activities.
- Contract specifications.
This Asbestos Inspector-Initial training course accredits individuals to assess the condition of asbestos material and report the results. Any person who performs the tasks involved in the asbestos survey, identification and assessment of the condition of asbestos and asbestos material, or who is involved in the collection of bulk samples of asbestos material for laboratory analysis, needs this training. This Instructor-led course prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Asbestos Inspector-Initial training course.
EPA regulations require asbestos surveys to be conducted for most building types, prior to renovation or demolition impacts, and to provide notifications. The initial Inspector Course provides a comprehensive overview of suspect asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) and the EPA-required protocols for conducting asbestos surveys. Only AHERA-accredited inspectors may collect bulk samples for asbestos testing and conduct asbestos inspections in the United States. This course is required for those who collect building material samples or conduct asbestos inspections in most building types throughout the United States.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Inspector-Initial training course include:
- How to recognize suspect asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM)
- The AHERA protocols for ACBM
- Inspections
- Sampling
- Categorizing
- Assessing
- Documenting
The Asbestos Building Inspector Refresher training course re-certifies individuals to survey, identify and assess the condition of asbestos and asbestos-containing material and record and report the results. It also accredits any individual handling the collection of bulk samples of asbestos material or suspected asbestos material for laboratory analysis. This Instructor-led training prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with real-world examples from experienced instructors. This refresher course is required for renewing a current Asbestos Building Inspector license.
About the Asbestos Inspector-Refresher training course.
EPA regulations require asbestos surveys to be conducted for most building types, prior to renovation or demolition impacts, and to provide notifications. The Refresher Inspector Course provides a comprehensive overview of suspect asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) and the EPA-required protocols for conducting asbestos surveys. Only AHERA-accredited inspectors may collect bulk samples for asbestos testing and conduct asbestos inspections in the United States. This course is required for those who collect building material samples or conduct asbestos inspections in most building types throughout the United States.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Inspector-Refresher training course include:
- How to recognize suspect asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM)
- The AHERA protocols for ACBM
- Inspections
- Sampling
- Categorizing
- Assessing
- Documenting
The Asbestos Management Planner-Initial training course accredits individuals to be the AHERA Dedicated Person to assess an asbestos hazard and recommend appropriate response actions. This training is for those responsible for facility mitigation activities, including management of data associated with asbestos work, response action planning, scheduling and administration. The Management Planner also coordinates any activities of an asbestos operations and maintenance program. Individuals must have completed the Asbestos Building Inspector training before taking the Management Planner course. This Instructor-led course prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Asbestos Management Planner-Initial training course.
The Asbestos Management Planner-Initial training course is for accredited asbestos building Inspectors looking to continue and grow their asbestos oversight and management skills. The management planner discipline is now recommended to cover tasks associated with the management of asbestos containing building materials found in other facilities as well. This Instructor-led course allows students to gain the professional skills needed to advance in the ongoing management and inspection of asbestos containing building materials.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Management Planner-Initial training course include:
- Asbestos Abatement Oversight and Supervision
- OSHA Asbestos Safety
- AHERA Compliance
- Managing Asbestos Containing Materials
- Leadership
- Assessing the Condition of Asbestos Containing Materials
- Regulatory Recordkeeping
- Hazard Abatement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Containment Construction and Planning
- Project Management
- Writing the Management Plan
- Training Operations & Maintenance Workers
- Creating and Updating the Operations & Maintenance Program
The Asbestos Management Planner-Refresher training course fulfills the annual renewal requirements for individuals to maintain their asbestos management planner certification. This is the required annual refresher for the performance of asbestos management planner activities. This course will refresh the student on asbestos hazard assessment and recommend appropriate response actions. This training is also for those responsible for facility mitigation activities, including management of data associated with asbestos work, response action planning, scheduling and administration. With this certification, the student will be in compliance with the annual renewal requirements of the asbestos management planner certification.
About the Asbestos Management Planner-Refresher training course.
The Asbestos Management Planner-Refresher training course is for accredited asbestos building Inspectors looking to be in compliance with the annual renewal requirements of the asbestos management planner certification. This course will refresh the student on the performance of management planner activities in all areas of public, commercial, private, industrial, educational, governmental, and residential sites and give information on how to properly manage asbestos containing building materials (ACBMs) and asbestos containing materials (ACMs). With this certification, the student will be in compliance with the annual renewal requirements of the asbestos management planner certification.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Management Planner-Refresher training course include:
- Asbestos Abatement Oversight and Supervision
- OSHA Asbestos Safety
- AHERA Compliance
- Managing Asbestos Containing Materials
- Leadership
- Assessing the Condition of Asbestos Containing Materials
- Regulatory Recordkeeping
- Hazard Abatement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Containment Construction and Planning
- Project Management
- Writing the Management Plan
- Training Operations & Maintenance Workers
- Creating and Updating the Operations & Maintenance Program
The Instructor-led Asbestos Project Designers course is a 24 hours training program that includes lectures, demonstrations, a field trip, training program review, and a written examination. This course is required for all persons who design response actions for public and commercial buildings or schools and allows individuals to plan the scope, timing, phasing, and remediation methods for an asbestos project. Upon completion of an accredited asbestos project designer training program, a closed book examination will be administered. Each examination shall cover the topics included in the asbestos project designer training program. Student who pass the examination and fulfill the training program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion.
About the VA Asbestos Designer Initial Course
Accreditation as a Project Designer allows a student 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. In addition to concerning common uses of asbestos in buildings, health affect issues, and respiratory protection, you will review pertinent regulations, liability issues, asbestos abatement work practices, air sampling and cost estimating. The instructor’s field experience comes into the classroom and real projects will be discussed.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Project Designer -Initial course include:
- Overview of abatement construction projects to include clearance of the project area
- Safety system design specifications, including written sampling rationale for air clearance
- Field trip
- Employee personal protective equipment
- Additional Safety hazards
- Fiber aerodynamics and control
- Designing abatement solutions and written project design
- Budgeting/cost estimation
- Writing abatement specifications
- Preparing abatement drawings
- Contract preparation and administration
- Legal/liabilities/defenses
- Replacement * Role of other consultants
- Occupied buildings
- How to accomplish a complete visual inspection
The Instructor-led Asbestos Project Designers Refresher Course provides the asbestos professional with a comprehensive review of the design principles necessary for asbestos abatement projects. The course includes a review of regulatory requirements, state-of-the-art work practices, safety, abatement contract documents, and containment design principals and recent changes to applicable regulations. The prerequisite for this course is successful completion and certification from an approved Asbestos Project Designer Initial course.
About the VA Asbestos Designer Refresher Course
Students will be provided a review of building construction utilized in the design and development of abatement projects, abatement specifications, bidding documents, architectural drawings, and schematic representations of material locations. In addition, course will address common uses of asbestos in buildings, health effects, respiratory protection, pertinent regulations, liability issues, asbestos abatement work practices, air sampling and cost estimating.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Project Designer -Refresher course include:
- Overview of abatement construction projects to include clearance of the project area
- Safety system design specifications, including written sampling rationale for air clearance
- Field trip
- Employee personal protective equipment
- Additional Safety hazards
- Fiber aerodynamics and control
- Designing abatement solutions and written project design
- Budgeting/cost estimation
- Writing abatement specifications
- Preparing abatement drawings
- Contract preparation and administration
- Legal/liabilities/defenses
- Replacement
- Role of other consultants
- Occupied buildings
- How to accomplish a complete visual inspection
The Asbestos Project Monitor-Initial Course teaches individuals to function as the on-site representative of the facility owner or supervisor during an asbestos abatement project. Project Monitors interpret project specifications or abatement plans and monitor contractor or employee compliance with applicable rules, regulations, or specifications. This Instructor-led course prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. Upon completion of the Asbestos Project Monitor-Initial Course, a closed book examination will be administered. Each examination shall cover the topics included in the Asbestos Project Monitor-Initial training program. Persons who pass the examination and fulfill training program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion.
About the Asbestos Project Monitor-Initial Course
Those applicants who are currently accredited as supervisors or project designers should complete the 16-hour project monitor training program and examination. The Asbestos Project Monitor-Initial Course includes lectures, demonstrations, training program review, examination, and hands-on training which allows project monitors the experience of performing actual tasks associated with asbestos project monitoring.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Project Monitor-Initial Course include:
- Air monitoring.
- Overview of supervisory techniques for asbestos abatement activities to include the information covered in the accredited asbestos supervisor training program.
- A review of the required work practices and safety considerations.
- Fiber aerodynamics and control.
- Project specifications. Discussion of key elements that are included in contract specifications.
- Conducting inspections.
- Record keeping and documentation.
- Role of project monitor in relation to:
- Occupied buildings.
- A review of NESHAP Guidance Documents.
The Asbestos Project Monitor-Refresher Course recertifies individuals to function as the on-site representative of the facility owner or supervisor during an asbestos abatement project. Project Monitors interpret project specifications or abatement plans and monitor contractor or employee compliance with applicable rules, regulations, or specifications. This Instructor-led course prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. Upon completion of the Asbestos Project Monitor-Refresher Course, a closed book examination will be administered. Each examination shall cover the topics included in the Asbestos Project Monitor-Refresher training program. Persons who pass the examination and fulfill training program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion/Recertification.
About the Asbestos Project Monitor-Refresher Course
Those applicants who are currently accredited as supervisors or project designers should complete the 8-hour project monitor refresher training program and examination. The Asbestos Project Monitor-Refresher Course includes lectures, demonstrations, training program review, examination, and hands-on training which allows project monitors the experience of performing actual tasks associated with asbestos project monitoring. This refresher course is essential for recertification.
Topics covered in the Asbestos Project Monitor-Refresher Course include:
- Air monitoring.
- Overview of supervisory techniques for asbestos abatement activities to include the information covered in the accredited asbestos supervisor training program.
- A review of the required work practices and safety considerations.
- Fiber aerodynamics and control.
- Project specifications. Discussion of key elements that are included in contract specifications.
- Conducting inspections.
- Record keeping and documentation.
- Role of project monitor in relation to:
- Occupied buildings.
- A review of NESHAP Guidance Documents.
Lead Courses
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Lead Abatement Worker-Initial training is an Instructor-led course and includes both training and certification for lead abatement workers. Hands-on instruction of a lead-safe containment and demonstrations of materials and equipment used in the industry are incorporated into the training to familiarize the student with the practical aspects of performing a lead abatement job. Training concludes with the required Lead Worker course certification exam.
About the Lead Worker-Initial Course.
Abatement is any set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. Certified abatement firms must have certified Lead Abatement Workers on site who have completed lead abatement training & certification from an approved provider and have processed the necessary paperwork with the EPA or Authorized State. The Lead Abatement Worker – Initial training is a course for individuals working under the direction of an Abatement Supervisor.
Topics in the Lead Abatement Worker Initial course include:
- Role and responsibilities of an abatement worker.
- Background information and health effects of lead.
- Background information on federal, state and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint activities.
- Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control methods.
- Lead-based paint abatement and lead hazard reduction methods, including restricted work practices.
- Interior dust abatement methods/clean-up or lead hazard reduction.
- Soil and exterior dust abatement methods or lead hazard reduction.
Lead Abatement Worker-Refresher training is an Instructor-led course designed to re-certify individuals who are certified as Lead Workers to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. This course includes both training and certification for lead abatement workers. Hands-on instruction of a lead-safe containment and demonstrations of materials and equipment used in the industry are incorporated into the training to familiarize the student with the practical aspects of performing a lead abatement job. Training concludes with the required Lead Worker course certification exam.
About the Lead Worker-Refresher Course.
Abatement is any set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. Certified abatement firms must have certified Lead Abatement Workers on site who have completed lead abatement training & certification from an approved provider and have processed the necessary paperwork with the EPA or Authorized State. The Lead Abatement Worker – Refresher training is a course for individuals working under the direction of an Abatement Supervisor.
Topics in the Lead Abatement Worker Refresher course include:
- Role and responsibilities of an abatement worker.
- Background information and health effects of lead.
- Background information on federal, state and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint activities.
- Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control methods.
- Lead-based paint abatement and lead hazard reduction methods, including restricted work practices.
- Interior dust abatement methods/clean-up or lead hazard reduction.
- Soil and exterior dust abatement methods or lead hazard reduction.
The Lead Abatement Supervisor training provides information on lead-based paint abatement and regulatory guidelines for those individuals that will plan and oversee lead abatement work. The Instructor-led course covers essential abatement procedures including site preparation, contract planning, project management, abatement implementation and record-keeping. The training prepares you to apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Lead Abatement Supervisor-Initial Course.
A certified Lead Abatement Supervisor can perform all of the duties that a Lead Worker can. Additionally, a Supervisor is responsible for occupant safety during the abatement process and for writing the abatement plan. This course prepares students for a position as a Lead Abatement Supervisor.
Topics covered in the Lead Abatement Supervisor-Initial training include:
- Role and responsibilities of an abatement supervisor.
- Background information on lead and the adverse health effects.
- Background information on federal, state and local regulations and guidance.
- Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations.
- Liability and insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement.
- Risk assessment and inspection report interpretation.
- Development and implementation an Occupant Protection Plan and abatement report.
- Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control methods.
- Lead-based paint abatement or lead hazard reduction methods, including restricted work practices.* Including Air Monitoring
- Interior dust abatement/clean-up or lead hazard reduction.
- Soil and exterior dust abatement or lead hazard reduction.
- Clearance standards and testing.
- Clean-up and waste disposal.
- Recordkeeping.
The Lead Abatement Supervisor-Refresher training provides information on lead-based paint abatement and regulatory guidelines for those individuals that will plan and oversee lead abatement work. The Instructor-led course covers essential abatement procedures including site preparation, contract planning, project management, abatement implementation and record-keeping. The training prepares you to apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Lead Abatement Supervisor-Refresher Course.
A certified Lead Abatement Supervisor can perform all of the duties that a Lead Worker can. Additionally, a Supervisor is responsible for occupant safety during the abatement process and for writing the abatement plan. The course focuses on essential abatement procedures including site preparation, contract planning, project management, abatement implementation and record-keeping. The training prepares students for a position as a Lead Abatement Supervisor.
Topics covered in the Lead Abatement Supervisor-Refresher training include:
- Role and responsibilities of an abatement supervisor.
- Background information on lead and the adverse health effects.
- Background information on federal, state and local regulations and guidance.
- Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations.
- Liability and insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement.
- Risk assessment and inspection report interpretation.
- Development and implementation an Occupant Protection Plan and abatement report.
- Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control methods.
- Lead-based paint abatement or lead hazard reduction methods, including restricted work practices.* Including Air Monitoring
- Interior dust abatement/clean-up or lead hazard reduction.
- Soil and exterior dust abatement or lead hazard reduction.
- Clearance standards and testing.
- Clean-up and waste disposal.
- Recordkeeping.
The Lead Inspector-Initial training provides information for individuals who perform lead-based paint inspections and clearance examinations on abatement and renovation projects. This Instructor-led course teaches the legal obligations facing inspectors when inspecting for lead hazards, and individuals will learn to determine whether or not lead-based paint or other lead hazards are present in sufficient quantities to require abatement according to regulatory guidelines. This workshop prepares you to apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Lead Inspector-Initial Training course.
The objective of the three-day EPA Lead Inspector Initial course is to prepare students for a position as a lead-based-paint inspector. The material will be presented by an instructor utilizing various media types including: slide presentations, videos, and printed material. Hands-on exercises and paint chip sampling are incorporated into the training to familiarize the student with the practical aspects of performing a lead inspection.
Topics covered in the Lead Inspector-Initial Training course include:
- Background information on lead.
- Health effects of lead.
- Regulatory review.
- Applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Roles and responsibilities of the lead-based paint inspector.
- Lead-based paint inspection methods, including selection of rooms and components for sampling or testing
- Paint, dust, and soil sampling methodologies.
- Preparation of the final inspection report.
- Clearance standards and testing, including random sampling.
- Recordkeeping.
The Lead Inspector-Refresher training provides information for individuals who perform lead-based paint inspections and clearance examinations on abatement and renovation projects. This Instructor-led course teaches the legal obligations facing inspectors when inspecting for lead hazards, and individuals will learn to determine whether or not lead-based paint or other lead hazards are present in sufficient quantities to require abatement according to regulatory guidelines. This workshop prepares you to apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Lead Inspector-Refresher Training course.
The Lead Inspector Refresher course is to re-certify students as lead-based-paint inspectors. The material will be presented by an instructor utilizing various media types including: slide presentations, videos, and printed material. Hands-on exercises and paint chip sampling are incorporated into the training to familiarize the student with the practical aspects of performing a lead inspection.
Topics covered in the Lead Inspector-Refresher Training course include:
- Background information on lead.
- Health effects of lead.
- Regulatory review.
- Applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Roles and responsibilities of the lead-based paint inspector.
- Lead-based paint inspection methods, including selection of rooms and components for sampling or testing
- Paint, dust, and soil sampling methodologies.
- Preparation of the final inspection report.
- Clearance standards and testing, including random sampling.
- Record-keeping.
The Lead Risk Assessor-Initial training course provides information for those individuals who wish to perform lead-based paint Risk Assessment or Lead Hazard Screening services. This class will prepare students to perform on-site inspection, take samples, determine the severity of lead hazards, and develop options for eliminating those hazards. This Instructor-led training will prepare students to apply their knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Lead Risk Assessor-Initial training course.
This 16 hour course meets EPA’s training requirements for those individuals that will perform lead-based paint Risk Assessment or Lead Hazard Screening services. A Risk Assessor can perform all of the duties that an Inspector can. In addition, a Risk Assessor is responsible for identifying all lead-based paint hazards, making recommendations for their treatment and recommending maintenance and monitoring schedules.
Topics covered in the Lead Risk Assessor-Initial training course include:
- Role and responsibilities of a risk assessor.
- Regulatory review.
- Applicable federal, state and local regulations that pertain to lead-based paint.
- Collection of background information to perform risk assessment.
- Visual inspection for the purpose of identifying potential sources of lead-based hazards.
- Sources of environmental lead contamination such as paint, surface dust, water, air, packaging, and food.
- Lead hazard screen protocol.
- Sampling for other sources of lead exposure.
- Interpretation of lead-based paint and other sampling results.
- Development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and operations and maintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards.
- Preparation of a final risk assessment report.
The Lead Risk Assessor-Refresher training course provides information to individuals who wish to perform lead-based paint Risk Assessment or Lead Hazard Screening services. This Instructor-led class will recertify students and allow them to perform on-site inspection, take samples, determine the severity of lead hazards, and develop options for eliminating those hazards. This training will prepare students to apply their knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Lead Risk Assessor-Refresher training course.
This course meets EPA’s recertification training requirements for those individuals that will perform lead-based paint Risk Assessment or Lead Hazard Screening services. A Risk Assessor can perform all of the duties that an Inspector can. In addition, a Risk Assessor is responsible for identifying all lead-based paint hazards, making recommendations for their treatment and recommending maintenance and monitoring schedules.
Topics covered in the Lead Risk Assessor-Refresher training course include:
- Role and responsibilities of a risk assessor.
- Regulatory review.
- Applicable federal, state and local regulations that pertain to lead-based paint.
- Collection of background information to perform risk assessment.
- Visual inspection for the purpose of identifying potential sources of lead-based hazards.
- Sources of environmental lead contamination such as paint, surface dust, water, air, packaging, and food.
- Lead hazard screen protocol.
- Sampling for other sources of lead exposure.
- Interpretation of lead-based paint and other sampling results.
- Development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and operations and maintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards.
- Preparation of a final risk assessment report.
The Instructor-led course meets EPA or EPA-Authorized State training requirements for those individuals that will prepare abatement project designs, occupant protection plans, and abatement reports. Training focuses on target housing, such as child-occupied facilities and multi-family housing, and other large-scale abatement projects such as public buildings. The certified Lead Designer can interpret lead inspection or risk assessment reports and develop plans, specifications, and project procedures for lead abatement projects. The design process includes occupant notification and protection, clean-up and clearance, and the final abatement report. Each attendee must pass a final exam in order to qualify for certification.
About the Lead Designer-Initial Course.
A Lead Project Designer is a certified individual who after reviewing inspections and all possible methods of abatement, designs a plan to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards in a residential dwelling or child-occupied facility. The project designer designs the blueprint for the project and oversees all activities. This Lead Designer course meets EPA training requirements for those individuals that will prepare abatement project designs, occupant protection plans, and abatement reports.
Topics under the Lead Designer-Initial Course include:
- Role and responsibilities of a project designer.
- 2. Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan for large scale abatement projects.
- Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint hazard reduction methods for large scale abatement projects.
- Interior dust abatement/clean-up or lead hazard control and reduction methods for large scale abatement projects.
- Clearance standards and testing for large scale abatement projects.
- Integration of lead-based paint abatement methods with modernization and rehabilitation projects for large scale abatement projects.
* This course requires a supervisor class prerequisite.
This Lead Safety for Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) – Initial course is an instructor-led course intended for renovators, remodelers, painters, and other workers who want to become an EPA Certified Renovator. This 8-hr class explains how to comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule to allow lead-safe renovation, repair, and painting work in pre-1978 housing and child occupied facilities where work will disturb lead-based paint.
About the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) – Initial Course
Traditional renovation work can create significant dust-lead hazards if lead-based paint is disturbed. The lead-contaminated dust generated by traditional renovation work can cause lead poisoning in children, pregnant women, workers and pets. Practical changes in work practices can minimize and contain dust. The use of lead-safe work practices makes the job safer and reduces liability exposure.
This course will teaches renovators, remodelers, painters, and other workers how to comply with the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule and the HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule. It allows them to o perform lead-safe work practices safely and effectively. This course is designed to train individuals for the purpose of obtaining certification to conduct renovation, repair, and painting pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA, 15 U.S. 2682).
Important topics covered in this instructor-led course include:
- Recognize EPA and HUD rules required of Certified Firms and Certified Renovators;
- Determine if lead-based paint affects your work, and how to educate owners and residents in target housing, or owners and adult representatives in child-occupied facilities, about how the work will affect lead in their property, and how to plan the work so that it is lead safe;
- Describe how to properly set up the work area so that dust and debris created by your work do not contaminate the property and leave behind lead-contaminated dust;
- Identify how to work in a lead-safe manner;
- Identify what practices are prohibited by the EPA and/or HUD rules;
- Identify information on personal protective equipment;
- Describe how to effectively clean up dust generated by the work performed in the home or child-occupied facility; how Certified Renovators conduct a cleaning verification; and how to dispose of renovation waste;
- Indicate the requirements in the EPA and HUD rules for creating and maintaining documentation of the work; and
- Identify how to train non-certified renovation workers in lead-safe practices while on the job.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THIS COURSE?
This course is intended for Contractors who work in pre-1978 housing and who might disturb painted surfaces while doing plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, tile, window replacement, landscaping, repairs, construction, renovation, remodeling, HVAC, demolition, and other jobs are eligible.
The majority of people will be taking this course to become a Certified Renovator. This will enhance their credentials as private contractors and also satisfy HUD requirements for interim controls training in Federally-assisted target housing.
Individuals who work for rental property owners, schools, and day care providers as well as non-profits and government agencies are also eligible to take this course.
After passing the required exam, students receive RRP Certificates. The course completion certificate serves as proof that the student successfully completed an appropriate course accredited by the EPA or by a State or Tribal program authorized by the EPA.
IMPORTANT NOTE: EPA certification does not apply in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin, or in the Bois Forte Tribe. If you work in one of these areas you must apply directly to that program.
This Lead Safety for Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) – Refresher course is an instructor-led course intended for renovators, remodelers, painters, and other workers who look to renew their EPA Certified Renovator status. Such status will allow them to do lead-safe renovation, repair, and painting work in pre-1978 housing and child occupied facilities where work will disturb lead-based paint.
About the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) – Refresher Course
Traditional renovation work can create significant dust-lead hazards if lead-based paint is disturbed. The lead-contaminated dust generated by traditional renovation work can cause lead poisoning in children. It can also poison pregnant women, workers and pets. Practical changes in work practices can minimize and contain dust. The use of lead-safe work practices makes the job safer and reduces liability exposure.
This course will teach a worker how to comply with the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule and the HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule, and how to perform lead-safe work practices safely and effectively. This course is designed to train individuals for the purpose of obtaining certification to conduct renovation, repair, and painting pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA, 15 U.S. 2682).
Important topics covered in this instructor-led course include:
- Recognize EPA and HUD rules required of Certified Firms and Certified Renovators;
- Determine if lead-based paint affects your work, and how to educate owners and residents in target housing, or owners and adult representatives in child-occupied facilities, about how the work will affect lead in their property, and how to plan the work so that it is lead safe;
- Describe how to properly set up the work area so that dust and debris created by your work do not contaminate the property and leave behind lead-contaminated dust;
- Identify how to work in a lead-safe manner;
- Identify what practices are prohibited by the EPA and/or HUD rules;
- Identify information on personal protective equipment;
- Describe how to effectively clean up dust generated by the work performed in the home or child-occupied facility; how Certified Renovators conduct a cleaning verification; and how to dispose of renovation waste;
- Indicate the requirements in the EPA and HUD rules for creating and maintaining documentation of the work; and
- Identify how to train non-certified renovation workers in lead-safe practices while on the job.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THIS COURSE?
The majority of people will be taking this course to renew EPA certification as a Certified Renovator. This will enhance their credentials as private contractors and also satisfy HUD requirements for interim controls training in Federally-assisted target housing.
A Certified Renovator is eligible to take this refresher course if the course is completed before his or her previous certification expires. A copy of each student’s prior course completion certificate demonstrating eligibility will be required prior to taking the class.
A students current RRP Certification must be verifiable and refreshed within the past 3 years, or 5 years if taken with hands-on training, to receive a certificate of completion.
IMPORTANT NOTE: EPA certification does not apply in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin, or in the Bois Forte Tribe. If you work in one of these areas you must apply directly to that program.
This instructor-led course is required for the training of individuals who sample lead dust to comply with various regulatory requirements. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has produced this model curriculum to teach individuals how to conduct lead sampling in housing. At the end of the course, students will be able to: conduct a visual assessment and correctly identify visible dust, debris, and deteriorated paint; collect dust samples in accordance with standard acceptable procedures; interpret the results of a laboratory analysis accurately; apply these skills to conduct an appropriate lead sampling examination in post-renovation, HUD-required, and other circumstances; understand the Federal, State, and Indian Tribe regulatory requirements for lead clearance and other lead sampling; write a complete, accurate, and understandable report of sampling results; and be able to explain the results.
About the EPA Lead Dust Sample Technician-Initial Course
Renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint can create dangerous lead paint dust. The purpose of lead dust clearance is to determine if the area is safe for re-occupancy. In order to ensure the safety of the tenants for any renovation project in older housing, it is highly recommended that a Dust Sampling Technician provide their services to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed.
This Lead Dust Sampling Technician certification allows individuals to conduct clearance tests following renovation projects to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed. This training course concludes with a technician certification exam and is valid for 5 years upon passing.
Important topics covered in this course include:
- How to collect paint-chip, dust and soil samples.
- How to perform visual inspections and assessments.
- Required information needed to perform sampling work required for lead hazard evaluations.
- Understanding the health risks of lead and relevant regulations.
For individuals who have previously completed the Lead Dust Sampling Technician Certification, this Instructor-led, Lead Dust Sampling Tech Refresher Course is required to refresh previously trained individuals on how to conduct non-abatement lead dust clearance testing under EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and clearance examinations under HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule.
At the end of this refresher course, students will be able to: conduct a visual assessment and correctly identify visible dust, debris, and deteriorated paint; collect dust samples in accordance with standard acceptable procedures; interpret the results of a laboratory analysis accurately; apply these skills to conduct an appropriate lead sampling examination in post-renovation, HUD-required, and other circumstances; understand the Federal, State, and Indian Tribe regulatory requirements for lead clearance and other lead sampling; write a complete, accurate, and understandable report of sampling results; and be able to explain the results.
About the EPA Lead Dust Sample Technician-Refresher Course
Renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint can create dangerous lead paint dust. The purpose of lead dust clearance is to determine if the area is safe for re-occupancy. In order to ensure the safety of the tenants for any renovation project in older housing, it is highly recommended that a Dust Sampling Technician provide their services to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed.
This Lead Dust Sampling Technician certification allows individuals to conduct clearance tests following renovation projects to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed. This refresher training course concludes with a technician certification exam and is valid for an additional 5 years upon passing.
Important topics covered in this course include:
- How to collect paint-chip, dust and soil samples.
- How to perform visual inspections and assessments.
- Required information needed to perform sampling work required for lead hazard evaluations.
- Understanding the health risks of lead and relevant regulations.
Mold Courses
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This 24 Hour course provides students the required training for Supervisor certification and includes 8 hours of hands on training. The course teaches students the proper supervision and oversight of asbestos abatement and removal projects. The supervisor certificate may be an ideal solution for anyone looking to advance their career in the asbestos industry. This course addresses abatement in all areas of public, commercial, private, industrial, educational, governmental, and residential buildings/sites and provides information on how to properly identify and remove asbestos containing building materials (ACBMs) and asbestos containing materials (ACMs). With this certification, the student will be in compliance with the requirements of the asbestos abatement supervisor certification.
Topics covered in the VA Mold Supervisor Course include:
- Role and responsibilities of a Mold Supervisor.
- Background information on mold including health effects.
- Relevant federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to mold remediation activities, including the requirements of this chapter.
- Employee personal protective equipment.
- Workplace safety hazards, including other environmental hazards such as lead and asbestos.
- Knowledge of building construction as related to eliminating moisture problems, including elements of airflow, mechanisms of moisture and heat flow, humidity, the building envelope, and porous and nonporous materials.
- Current relevant industry work practices and standards, including the use and reading of moisture meters, duct cleaning, and use of drying equipment.
- Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan and a remediation activities report.
- Liability and insurance issues relating to mold remediation.
- Overview of sampling and mold inspection report interpretation.
- Contract specification key elements.
- Recordkeeping for mold remediation projects.
- Supervisory techniques for mold remediation activities including implementation of required work practices and prevention of unsafe work practices.
This Instructor-led course is geared towards workers who perform mold remediation under the supervision of a mold remediation supervisor. The course includes classroom instruction on background information, health effects, mold remediation equipment and techniques, personal protective equipment, and other safety hazards associated with mold remediation. It also includes hands-on training simulating mold remediation projects using the equipment and materials needed to set up engineering controls and containment of those projects.
About the Mold Worker course
The Instructor-led Mold Worker course provides an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation. This course provides a top-line overview of the potential health effects related to mold exposure, various situations, methods and techniques. Students gain an understanding of bioaerosols, the health effects of exposure, the personal protective equipment necessary and the remediation techniques used to clean or abate a building, and the methods to minimize the impact of bioaerosols in construction. Building managers, custodians, remediators, contractors, and other professionals who respond to mold problems may also want to refer to this course.
The Instructor-led Mold Inspector course is designed for individuals seeking to become Mold Inspectors, specifically for mold and other bioaerosols. Students will receive information on Mold Fundamentals, Mold Inspection Processes, Sampling Methods and Techniques, Documentation and the Fundamentals of indoor air quality and effects of mold. Our Mold Inspection course prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.
About the Mold-Inspector Course
Certified Mold Inspectors will test for mold, identify the type of mold, and offer solutions for mold problems. In this Instructor-led course, you will learn what it takes to conduct a professional mold inspection prior to a mold remediation project, and how to become a mold inspection professional. Our Mold Inspection courses provide an overview of the impact of mold on our environment and of the principles and procedures involved in the mold removal, mold inspections and mold testing, mold abatement and management of molds. This course will also help students to address the challenges faced by Mold Inspectors in commercial buildings and home inspections.
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