Duration
3 Days.
Target Audience:
Individuals seeking Michigan state certification to perform asbestos inspections, including aspiring inspectors, environmental consultants, facility managers, and construction professionals involved in building surveys and bulk sampling
Certification:
Certificate of Completion (Asbestos Inspector Initial Training)
Price:
$550.00
This is a mandatory, three-day initial accreditation course required by the EPA and the State of Michigan for anyone performing asbestos inspections and sampling. The course provides comprehensive training on federal (AHERA/ASHARA) and state regulations, teaching individuals to identify, assess, and safely collect bulk samples of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in public, commercial, and school buildings. Successful completion allows attendees to apply for Michigan state certification to conduct legally compliant asbestos inspections.
Curriculum:
Types, Uses, and History of Asbestos
Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
Federal (EPA, OSHA) and Michigan State Regulatory Framework
Pre-Inspection Planning and Building Systems
Identification and Physical Assessment of ACMs (Friable & Non-Friable)
Legal Liabilities and the Inspector's Role
Proper Bulk Sampling Methodologies
Respiratory Protection and PPE
Documentation, Recordkeeping, and Report Creation
Field Experiences and Hands-On Skill Practice
Outcome:
Upon completion, attendees will be able to perform inspections in accordance with EPA and Michigan law, including identifying suspect ACMs, conducting safe bulk sampling, and creating defensible inspection reports. Graduates are qualified to submit their certificate to the State of Michigan to obtain their initial Asbestos Inspector certification, which is required to rebut OSHA’s Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) designation and perform due diligence for construction activities.