Course Description:(initial)
Hands-On: The course schedule allows for 4 hours of Hands-on training. All participants will be evaluated and must successfully demonstrate competency as part of the hands-on activities.
Instruction: Participants will receive manuals and reference materials used in the instructional phase of the course. Instruction will include:
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Background information on asbestos
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Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure
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Function / qualification and role of inspector
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Legal / liabilities / defenses
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Understanding building systems
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Public / employee / building occupant relations
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Pre-inspection planning and review of previous records
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Inspecting for friable and non-friable ACM and assessing the condition of friable ACM
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Bulk sampling / documentation of asbestos
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Inspector respirator and personal protective equipment
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Record keeping and writing the inspection
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Relevant federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards
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Field Trip
Evaluation: Participants will be required to score 70% or better on a written examination which contains 50 questions, and successfully demonstrate competency in each of the hands-on areas of the course to receive a completion certificate.
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