Description
The objective of the five-day AHERA Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Course is to prepare students for a position as a supervisor of asbestos abatement projects.
The material will be presented through various media types 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 to familiarize the student with the practical aspects of performing and supervising an asbestos abatement job.
- In-demand Career Field with High Salary
- Learn to Teach Asbestos Abatement
- One Year Certificate
- Hands-On, Relevant Curriculum
Course Topics
- Background Information Regarding the Use of Asbestos
- Locating Asbestos in Various Building Components
- The Potential Health Effects Related to Asbestos Exposure
- Legal and Insurance Considerations
- Contract Specifications For Asbestos Abatement
- Pre-Abatement Activities
- Methods of Abatement
- Respiratory Protection and Personal Protective Equipment
- Establishing a Type-C Supplied Air System
- Establishing a Medical Surveillance Program
- Preparing the Work Area and Constructing a Containment
- Constructing a Decontamination Unit and Waste Load-Out
- Confining and Minimizing Airborne Asbestos Fibers
- Safety and Health Considerations Other Than Asbestos
- Cleaning Up the Work Area
- Air Sampling/Bulk Sampling and Analytical Methodology
- Asbestos Waste Disposal Requirements
- Post-Removal Lockdown Procedures
- Regulatory Review of OSHA and the EPA
- Regulation #8 Review
Regulations Satisfied
- AHERA – Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title II)
- ASHARA – Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990
- EPA – Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), Worker Protection Rule 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart G, Asbestos-containing Materials in School Rule 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E
- OSHA – Asbestos Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.58, Asbestos General Standard 29CFR 1910.1001, Respirator Requirements 29 CFR 1910.134
- NESHAP – National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M
- CDPHE – Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Regulation No. 8
Roy J. –
This course was awesome! There is no need for improvement
Trey R. –
Mike was great. This class was a great learning experience. The material was easy to understand, the class participation was fun, and Mike kept the material interesting and light. I will be back.
Ron L. –
Aaron was a very passionate instructor and very knowledgeable regarding asbestos. I was very impressed with his desire to make a difference and teach a great class.
Ron L. –
Aaron was a very passionate instructor and very knowledgeable regarding asbestos. I was very impressed with his desire to make a difference and teach a great class.
Joseph C. –
Awesome training. Opened my eyes to asbestos.
Simon H. –
Aaron was a superb instructor, very engaging and kept the class interesting, focused and targeted on the required material
Karl E. –
I really would like to schedule all of my re-cert classes with Mike Benedetto. He is very knowledgeable and explains the subjects very well.
Michael K. –
The instructor was very knowledgeable!
Anonymous –
Online, reasonable price, and readily available
Anthony V. –
Instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful with questions.
Orlando F. –
Excellent teacher. Learned a lot.
Brandon R. –
Excellent class great instructor. More hands on exercises would be nice.
Janet W. –
Thank you! I feel like I’m ready to take the test. That’s not always the case.
Brian S. –
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Kept my attention the whole time and really learned a lot.
Alzado A. –
Explained and answered all questions with full explanation.
Steve S. –
Excellent course.
James V. –
Knows his stuff very well.
Tom D. –
The instructor was on time, prepared and knowledgeable about the material and answered questions thoroughly. I knew nothing about asbestos abatement and have become efficient enough to pass 100 question test above 80% accuracy.
Khrystian A. –
AARON HIX IS THE BEST INSTRUCTOR, USING HIS PERSONAL APPROACH AND EXPERIENCES MADE THIS COURSE BETTER. I WILL ALWAYS TAKE A COURSE WITH HIM, HE KNOWS HIS STUFF. THANKS AARON
Ocran H. –
Growth of learning is showed in the instructors teaching.
John B. –
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Was this review helpful to you?Calvin B. –
Energetic & knowledgeable instructor. Takes time to listen & explains complex concepts in detail.
Seth C. –
Great course & Aaron did great!
Susan D. –
Aaron was outstanding, so very knowledgeable. Super Instructor!
Jake F. –
Awesome instructor very personable
Mathew T. –
Bad Ass Instructor!!! Thank You!
Colin M. –
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Was this review helpful to you?Dick L. –
Frank explained things very well.
Rogelio R. –
Was this review helpful to you?Scott S. –
Sobering!
Greyson C. –
Great teaching skills, stand up guy.
Alex R. –
Frank did a great job instructing and explaining everything I needed to know in regards to Asbestos.
Mike M. –
One of the best instructors in the country. Went through training and kept patience with one of the most disruptive students ever.
Thomas C. –
Frank is a natural teacher. For my next course, I’ll look to see if Frank is teaching.
Tanner H. –
Very patient.
Jacob H. –
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