Contractor/Supervisor Refresher

The objective of the Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Course is to prepare an individual for a position as a supervisor of abatement projects.  The course provides material on the following topics:

• Background Information Regarding the Use of Asbestos
• The Potential Health Effects Related to Asbestos Exposure
• Personal Protective Equipment
• State-of-the-Art Work Practices
• General Safety
• Respirator Protection Programs/Medical Monitoring
• Insurance and Liability Issues
• Record Keeping for Asbestos Projects
• Supervisory Techniques for Asbestos Abatement Projects
• Contract Specifications
• Air Monitoring
• Regulatory Prerequisites
   

The material is presented through various medias including: lectures, slide presentations, videos, and printed material.  Hands-on training and demonstrations of materials and equipment used in the industry are incorporated into the training.  The hands-on exercises are used to acquaint the student with the job tasks of the discipline.