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4-Hr.Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Refresher

4.0

Drinking Water and Wastewater

Pennoni Associates Inc.

Jennifer Macknosky

jmacknosky@pennoni.com

3346321186 Ext.

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This course meets the 4-hour refresher OSHA Class III training requirements promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (29 CFR 1910.1001 and 29 CFR 1926.1101) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) model accreditation plan for operations and maintenance requirements for individuals who perform asbestos abatement 40 CFR 763.92. Additionally, training requirements are completed for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection) as they apply to asbestos abatement work. The Asbestos Operations and Maintenance class meets EPA and OSHA requirements for on-site competent person for OSHA Class III work. Certification is awarded to individuals who successfully attend class sessions and complete testing and field drill requirements.

Basic thru Intermediate

• Introduction and course objectives • Identifying asbestos • Types, uses and applications (physical characteristics) • Exposure factors and identification of asbestos-containing materials • Potential health effects/related diseases o Asbestosis o Lung cancer (smoking synergism) o Mesothelioma o Other cancers • Medical surveillance/monitoring • Respiratory protection o Guidelines for use of respiratory protection o Respirators used for asbestos work ? Air purifying respirators ? Powered air purifying ? Type “C” or supplied air o Selection criteria, use, maintenance and inspection o Fit testing • Personal protective equipment o Head protection o Eye and face protection o Hand protection o Foot protection o Body covering • Safe donning and doffing • Maintenance and cleaning of equipment • Personal hygiene o Prohibited activities

Employees who are engaged in federal, state, or municipally required hazardous waste or spill cleanup activities, emergency responses, and post-emergency operations as well as maintenance workers including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, HVAC, etc.

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