Asbestos Worker/Handler Initial Course

This Asbestos Abatement Worker Initial Certification course is required for individuals who perform asbestos-related work activity. The asbestos abatement worker is responsible for activities that disturb asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) including asbestos removal, repair, encapsulation, enclosure and operations and maintenance. Certification as an asbestos abatement worker ensures that the individuals who perform asbestos related work activity are properly trained.

The Asbestos Abatement Worker Initial training course is 32 hours and provides in-depth knowledge and instruction on state-of-the-art asbestos abatement methods and procedures including extensive real-life practical experience that you can immediately apply to your work activity. Get certified today and start working tomorrow.

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Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to train individuals conducting asbestos abatement worker activities on methods and procedures including:

Pre-asbestos abatement work activities
Work area preparation
Establishing decontamination units
Personal protection, including respirator selection, use, fit-testing, and protective clothing
Worker decontamination procedures
Safety considerations in the abatement work area
A series of practical hands-on exercises
Proper handling and disposal of ACM wastes

Syllabus

Asbestos Worker/Handler Initial Course Overview

Physical characteristics of asbestos
Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure
Employee personal protective equipment (PPE)
State-of-the-art work practices
Personal hygiene
Additional related safety hazards
Medical monitoring
Air monitoring
Regulatory requirements
Respiratory protection program development

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get certified as an asbestos abatement worker?

To become a properly trained and accredited asbestos abatement worker you will need to seek training from a training provider that offers courses approved by the EPA or a state to conduct asbestos training pursuant to the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan. Most states also require a license to perform this work. Your training course completion certificate is a general prerequisite to applying for such a license. The asbestos abatement worker training course is 4 days in length. EPA Accredited asbestos training courses are offered in five separate disciplines; Asbestos Abatement Worker, Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor, Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Management Planner and Asbestos Project Designer. Some states may refer to these training disciplines by different, yet similar names.

How do I know if my state has additional requirements to become licensed as an asbestos abatement worker?

Many states administer an asbestos program including having additional requirements to become licensed as a licensed asbestos abatement worker. The Environmental Protection Agency has compiled a list names and contact numbers for states that administer their own asbestos program. If your state administers their own program, you should contact them to identify state-specific requirements for becoming licensed as an asbestos inspector.

To find out if your state administers their own asbestos program, visit the EPA State Asbestos Contacts page.

Can an asbestos abatement worker collect asbestos bulk samples for the purpose of inspection if they have not obtained separate asbestos inspector accreditation?

No, accredited workers and contractor/supervisors are not accredited to perform inspections and must obtain separate inspector accreditation in order to collect bulk samples in order to determine the presence or location of asbestos-containing building materials.