Air Monitoring Specialist Refresher

The objective of the Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist (AMS) Refresher Course is to review important information contained in the initial training for the Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist, and to provide information of new technology, regulatory changes and any other changes in the discipline. The AMS Refresher Course will provide the student with the opportunity to ask questions of the instructor. The students are encouraged to bring in their old course material to use as a review.

The course will provide the student with material on the following topics:

• Background Information Regarding the Use of Asbestos
• The potential Health Effects Related to Asbestos Exposure
• Understanding building construction and building systems.
• Asbestos abatement contracts, specifications, and drawings.
• Response actions and abatement practices.
• Asbestos abatement equipment.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Safety and health issues other than asbestos.
• Role and responsibilities of an AMS
• Air monitoring strategies.
• Conducting visual inspections and clearance air monitoring.
• Legal issues and responsibilities of an AMS
• Records and reports.
• Hands-on activities.
• Changes In Regulatory Compliance
• Changes In Due Diligence And State Of The Art
• Recent Developments In Discipline And Industry

The material is presented through various media including: lectures, slide presentations, videos and printed material. Demonstrations of materials and equipment used in the industry are incorporated into the training.

Upon successful completion of the course, a student will have refreshed their knowledge of the responsibilities of an AMS.

Course Length: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: Current AMS Training Certificate