Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Asbestos Transite Worker

The Asbestos Transite Worker training is for limited Class II OSHA work to remove transite pipe (asbestos cement pipe) or paneling that may contain asbestos. For employees performing Class II operations involving one generic category of building materials containing asbestos (e.g., roofing, flooring, or siding materials or transite panels), training may be covered in an 8-hour course that includes hands-on experience.  

NOTE: This course is for Class II work only. For Class I removal work, please view the Asbestos Worker/Handler course.

Per OSHA, Class II asbestos work means activities involving the removal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) which is not thermal system insulation or surfacing material. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics. Class II work must be supervised by a qualified Competent Person.

Topics to be Covered

• Background Information on Asbestos
• Asbestos Exposure Health Hazards
• Protective Personal Equipment
• Medical Surveillance
• Engineering Controls
• Best Work Practices for Asbestos Transite Removal
• Decontamination
• Hands-on Floor Removal Training
• Federal Regulations
• State Regulations