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.