Duration
3 Days (24 Hours).
Target Audience:
Accredited asbestos inspectors requiring annual re-certification.
Certification:
• EPA Asbestos Building Inspector Certificate.
• State Licensing Requirements Covered.
Price:
$150.00
This mandatory refresher course is designed to re-train and re-certify currently accredited Asbestos Inspectors. The curriculum focuses on a review of key inspection procedures, recent regulatory updates, and emerging health and safety information. Participants will refresh their knowledge of how to determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in buildings, including hands-on practice with sampling techniques and the development of inspection reports. The course emphasizes the current standards and regulations set forth by the EPA, OSHA, and relevant state agencies.
Curriculum:
Review of Asbestos Fundamentals
Types of asbestos, history of use, and health effects.
Federal and State Regulatory Update
Changes to EPA AHERA, NESHAP, and OSHA standards.
Building Inspection Techniques
Systematic walk-throughs, suspect ACM identification, and sampling strategies.
Hands-On Sampling Review
Proper techniques for bulk sampling, including safety and minimizing fiber release.
Legal Responsibilities and Liability
Inspector role, limitations, and potential legal issues.
Recordkeeping and Report Writing
Completing the inspection report and interpreting laboratory results.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety
Review of respiratory protection, protective clothing, and decontamination procedures.
Course Review and Examination
Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply current federal and state regulations to the asbestos inspection process.
- Correctly identify and safely sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials.
- Prepare a comprehensive and legally defensible inspection report.
- Understand their professional role and limitations to minimize liability.
- Maintain their state and federal accreditation as an Asbestos Inspector for another year.