Asbestos Inspector Initial

• Course Description: This course follows EPA’s Model Accreditation Program Curriculum and meets the AHERA asbestos training requirements. Topics include: Asbestos background and identification, health effects, inspector functions, legal considerations, building systems, occupant relations, inspection planning and procedures, sampling and documentation, PPE and respiratory protection, record keeping, regulatory review, and hands-on exercises. Successful completion of the course will require passing the examination with a score of at least 70%.
• Length: 24-Hour (3 day)
• Prerequisites: None
• Certification period: 1 year
• Who should attend: Individuals seeking accreditation for performing inspections for asbestos containing materials. Any person who performs the tasks involved in the asbestos survey, identification and assessment of the condition of asbestos and asbestos material, or who is involved in the collection of bulk samples of asbestos material for laboratory analysis