USA National Business Rules - Asbestos

Asbestos.Awareness.Asbestos Awareness

OSHA Reference: General Industry 29 CFR 1910.1001

(j) Communication of hazards to employees (7) Employee information and training. (i) The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the PEL and/or excursion limit in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. (ii) Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.

(ii) Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. (m)Recordkeeping (4) Training. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for (1) year beyond the last date of employment of that employee.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:
Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:
Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion

Asbestos.Certificate.Asbestos Abatement Class I

OSHA Reference: General Industry 1915.1001

(k) Communication of hazards (9) Employee information and training. (i) The employer shall train each employee who is likely to be exposed in excess of a PEL and each employee who performs Class I through IV asbestos operations in accordance with the requirements of this section. Training shall be provided at no cost to the employee. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. (ii) Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. (iii) Training for Class I operations and for Class II operations that require the use of critical barriers (or equivalent isolation methods) and/or negative pressure enclosures under this section shall be the equivalent in curriculum, training method and length to the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos abatement workers training (40 CFR part 763, subpart E, appendix C).

(n) Recordkeeping (4) Training records. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for one (1) year beyond the last date of employment by that employer.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:
Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:
Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion

Asbestos.Certificate.Asbestos Abatement Class II

OSHA Reference: General Industry 1915.1001

(iv) Training for other Class II work. (A) For work with asbestos containing roofing materials, flooring materials, siding materials, ceiling tiles, or transite panels, training shall include at a minimum all the elements included in paragraph (k)(9)(viii) of this section and in addition, the specific work practices and engineering controls set forth in paragraph (g) of this section which specifically relate to that category. Such course shall include “hands-on” training and shall take at least 8 hours. (B) An employee who works with more than one of the categories of material specified in paragraph (k)(9)(iv) (A) of this section shall receive training in the work practices applicable to each category of material that the employee removes and each removal method that the employee uses. (C) For Class II operations not involving the categories of material specified in paragraph (k)(9)(iv)(A) of this section, training shall be provided which shall include at a minimum all the elements included in paragraph (k) (9)(viii) of this section and in addition, the specific work practices and engineering controls set forth in paragraph (g) of this section which specifically relate to the category of material being removed, and shall include “hands-on” training in the work practices applicable to each category of material that the employee removes and each removal method that the employee uses.

(n) Recordkeeping (4) Training records. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for one (1) year beyond the last date of employment by that employer.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:
Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:
Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion

Asbestos.Certificate.Asbestos Abatement Class III

OSHA Reference: General Industry 1915.1001

(v) Training for Class III employees shall be consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2). Such a course shall also include “handson” training and shall take at least 16 hours. Exception: For Class III operations for which the competent person determines that the EPA curriculum does not adequately cover the training needed to perform that activity, training shall include as a minimum all the elements included in paragraph (k)(9)(viii) of this section and in addition, the specific work practices and engineering controls set forth in paragraph (g) of this section which specifically relate to that activity, and shall include “hands-on” training in the work practices applicable to each category of material that the employee disturbs.

(n) Recordkeeping (4) Training records. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for one (1) year beyond the last date of employment by that employer.
The training documentation uploaded should be dated within the past 12 months.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:
Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:
Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion

Asbestos.Certificate.Asbestos Abatement Class IV

OSHA Reference: General Industry 1915.1001

(vi) Training for employees performing Class IV operations shall be consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(1). Such a course shall include available information concerning the locations of thermal system insulation and surfacing ACM/PACM, and asbestos-containing flooring material, or flooring material where the absence of asbestos has not yet been certified; and instruction in the recognition of damage, deterioration, and delamination of asbestos containing building materials. Such a course shall take at least 2 hours.

(n) Recordkeeping (4) Training records. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for one (1) year beyond the last date of employment by that employer.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:
Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:
Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion

Asbestos.Certificate.Asbestos Abatement Competent Person Class I & II

OSHA Reference: General Industry 1915.1001

(4) Training for the competent person. (i) For Class I and II asbestos work the qualified person shall be trained in all aspects of asbestos removal and handling, including: Abatement, installation, removal and handling; the contents of this standard; the identification of asbestos; removal procedures, where appropriate; and other practices for reducing the hazard. Such training shall be obtained in a comprehensive course for supervisors, that meets the criteria of EPA’s Model Accredited Plan (40 CFR part 763, subpart E, Appendix C), such as a course conducted by an EPA-approved or state-approved training provider, certified by EPA or a state, or a course equivalent in stringency, content, and length.

(n) Recordkeeping (4) Training records. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for one (1) year beyond the last date of employment by that employer.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:
Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:
Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion

Asbestos.Certificate.Asbestos Abatement Competent Person Class III & IV

OSHA Reference: General Industry 1915.1001

(ii) For Class III and IV asbestos work, the qualified person shall be trained in aspects of asbestos handling appropriate for the nature of the work, to include procedures for setting up glove bags and mini-enclosures, practices for reducing asbestos exposures, use of wet methods, the contents of this standard, and the identification of asbestos. Such training shall include successful completion of a course that is consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2), or its equivalent in stringency, content, and length. Qualified persons for Class III and Class IV work may also be trained pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (o)(4)(i) of this section.

(n) Recordkeeping (4) Training records. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for one (1) year beyond the last date of employment by that employer.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:
Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:
Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion

Asbestos Abatement Competent

OSHA Reference: General Industry 1915.1001

(n) Recordkeeping (4) Training records. The employer shall maintain all employee training records for one (1) year beyond the last date of employment by that employer.

Acceptable training documentation should include the following:

Subject/Topic of the Training
Instructor Name
Employee Name
Employee Signature
Date

Training documentation can be in the form of a:

Certificate
Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk
Refresher Training

Issue Date = Date of Completion

Expiry Date = 1 year from date of completion