Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Asbestos Worker/Handler Initial - Virtual

This Asbestos Worker/Handler Initial - Virtual course is designed for anyone who removes, encapsulates or disturbs friable asbestos, or who handles asbestos material in any manner which may result in the release of asbestos fiber on an asbestos abatement project. Asbestos Workers must be supervised by a certified Asbestos Supervisor.

This class will be conducted as a live, instructor-led webinar during the dates and times listed on the registration EXCEPT for the last day of class, when students will need to go to the onsite facility to complete the required hands-on and final exam. Students must be available for the full duration of the class dates and times listed. Onsite training will be limited in size and extra precautions will be taken for student and instructor safety.

How does Virtual Initial Training work?

1. Select your location where you will complete the hands-on training and exam.

2. Select the dates that work with your schedule 

  i) The first days will be conducted via an Instructor-led Webinar training. 

 ii) The LAST day listed for the course will be the day you must go in to the training facility in-person to finish the course.

3. After registering, you will receive additional information by email for how to access the online training segments.

4. After successfully completing the last day in-person and passing the exam your training certificate will be issued.

Students should have a webcam or built in camera. Virtual training can be accessed via computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Training for asbestos abatement professionals is required under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA), which is the authority under which EPA issued the EPA Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan. This course has been granted approval by the EPA and various States to meet AHERA and ASHARA accreditation requirements for asbestos work in K-12 schools, as well as in public and commercial buildings.

An Asbestos Worker/Handler must have a valid asbestos certificate at all times while working on a project, and must work under the supervision of a certified Asbestos Supervisor. This workshop prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. It combines lectures, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations.

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• Introduction to Asbestos
• Relevant Federal, State and Local Regulatory Requirements, Procedures and Standards
• Health Effects of Exposure to Asbestos
• Purposes and Methods of Asbestos Monitoring and Testing
• Case Studies
• Personal Protection of the Worker
• Preparation of Work Area
• Asbestos Abatement Hazard Reduction Methods
• Proper Clean-Up and Disposal
• Personal Hygiene
• Decontamination
• Additional Safety Hazards

Please Note:  Your state has detailed education, experience and application processing requirements to qualify for licensing in the Asbestos field. Most states administer their own asbestos programs, and each state's Department of Environmental Protection/Health is generally the best place to start with questions about requirements and training. Students are responsible to verify these requirements prior to registering for a course.