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Asbestos Refresher: Worker

Feb. 11, 2010

Gainesville FL

100332

Course Fee: $295.00

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Attributes	CEUs: .75 FBPR Asbestos Licensing Unit: Provider #0000995; Course #FL49-0004733 On-Site Training Available: Cost: $TBA Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Coordinator	Lauren McCain, (352) 392-9570 x208
Description	This course meets the required annual refresher requirement for the accredited worker as required by EPA and OSHA. The course reviews the worker topics, state-of-the-art work practices and changes in federal, state, and local regulations. The course is offered on-site by UF/TREEO Certified Asbestos Worker Trainers. For more information, contact Lauren McCain, Registar/Coordinator for Asbestos Worker Program. Upon completion of this course and exam, you will receive a Certificate of Reaccreditation as an *Asbestos Worker* under TSCA Title II/AHERA. (Contact us for dates, cost and availability.) Participant must be present for entire class time to receive CEUs and a Certificate of Reaccreditation. UF TREEO Certified Asbestos Worker Trainers Certification and Accreditation This course has been granted full approval by the EPA and the State of Florida to meet AHERA and ASHARA requirements for Class I and Class II workers performing work in K-12 schools and public and commercial buildings. The course also meets OSHA requirements. Upon completion of this course the student will receive a certificate of reaccreditation as a certified *Asbestos Worker* under TSCA Title II/AHERA. For more information on certification and accreditation, visit the Continuing Education Credit Information page. Special Course Approvals Florida Department of Professional Regulation: Asbestos Licensing Unit: This course is approved by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation. Training Provider Number: FL-49-0000995. Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractors and Consultants: This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation for licensed Asbestos Contractor's and Consultant's biennium license renewal course continuing education credits. Requirements: Consultants: two days; Contractors: one day. (Chapter 455, Florida Statutes) Provider Number: 0000995 Contact Information For more information, contact Lauren McCain, Registar/Coordinator for Asbestos Worker Program, (352) 392-9570 x 212 or J. Larry Bäck, Senior Training Specialist, (352) 392-9570 x221, or Karen Skaggs (352) 392-9570 x214, Continuing Education Coordinator. About the Course This course has been granted full approval by the EPA and the State of Florida to meet annual AHERA/ASHARA reaccreditation requirements for Class I and II Asbestos Workers performing asbestos work in K-12 schools, as well as public and commercial buildings. Worker accreditation is required on projects where ACBM to be removed exceeds the limits of small-scale, short-duration projects or where states require worker certification. The refresher course reviews and discusses changes in federal, state, and local regulations, development in state-of- the-art procedures, and a review of key aspects of the initial course training as determined by the State of Florida. Successful completion of a 25-question exam is required. An annual refresher is required. Who Should Attend This course is for workers seeking reaccreditation as an Asbestos Worker, performing Class I and Class II Asbestos Work in K-12 schools and public and commercial buildings. Course Instructors J. Larry Bäck, Senior Training Specialist, University of Florida TREEO Center

Attributes

CEUs: .75
FBPR Asbestos Licensing Unit: Provider #0000995; Course #FL49-0004733
On-Site Training Available: Cost: $TBA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Coordinator

Lauren McCain, (352) 392-9570 x208

Description

This course meets the required annual refresher requirement for the accredited worker as required by EPA and OSHA. The course reviews the worker topics, state-of-the-art work practices and changes in federal, state, and local regulations.

The course is offered on-site by UF/TREEO Certified Asbestos Worker Trainers. For more information, contact Lauren McCain, Registar/Coordinator for Asbestos Worker Program.

Upon completion of this course and exam, you will receive a Certificate of Reaccreditation as an Asbestos Worker under TSCA Title II/AHERA. (Contact us for dates, cost and availability.)

Participant must be present for entire class time to receive CEUs and a Certificate of Reaccreditation.

Certification and Accreditation: This course has been granted full approval by the EPA and the State of Florida to meet AHERA and ASHARA requirements for Class I and Class II workers performing work in K-12 schools and public and commercial buildings. The course also meets OSHA requirements. Upon completion of this course the student will receive a certificate of reaccreditation as a certified Asbestos Worker under TSCA Title II/AHERA.; For more information on certification and accreditation, visit the Continuing Education Credit Information page.

Special Course Approvals; Florida Department of Professional Regulation: Asbestos Licensing Unit: This course is approved by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation. Training Provider Number: FL-49-0000995.

Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractors and Consultants: This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation for licensed Asbestos Contractor's and Consultant's biennium license renewal course continuing education credits. Requirements: Consultants: two days; Contractors: one day. (Chapter 455, Florida Statutes) Provider Number: 0000995

Contact Information: For more information, contact Lauren McCain, Registar/Coordinator for Asbestos Worker Program, (352) 392-9570 x 212 or J. Larry Bäck, Senior Training Specialist, (352) 392-9570 x221, or Karen Skaggs (352) 392-9570 x214, Continuing Education Coordinator.

About the Course

This course has been granted full approval by the EPA and the State of Florida to meet annual AHERA/ASHARA reaccreditation requirements for Class I and II Asbestos Workers performing asbestos work in K-12 schools, as well as public and commercial buildings. Worker accreditation is required on projects where ACBM to be removed exceeds the limits of small-scale, short-duration projects or where states require worker certification.

The refresher course reviews and discusses changes in federal, state, and local regulations, development in state-of- the-art procedures, and a review of key aspects of the initial course training as determined by the State of Florida. Successful completion of a 25-question exam is required.

An annual refresher is required.

Who Should Attend

This course is for workers seeking reaccreditation as an Asbestos Worker, performing Class I and Class II Asbestos Work in K-12 schools and public and commercial buildings.

Course Instructors

J. Larry Bäck, Senior Training Specialist, University of Florida TREEO Center

Course Agenda

Welcome and Course Objective
Review of Physical Characteristics & Types of Asbestos
Review of Health Concerns & Medical Aspects of Asbestos Exposure
Regulatory Review: EPA/Florida
Air Monitoring
General Safety Concerns
Break
Asbestos Removal with Full Containment Air Filtration Systems
Glove Bagging Demonstration: Hands-On Activity
Lunch on Your Own
Confined Space Entry
Hands on Preparation
Break
Respiratory Protection Overview
Fit Checking
Fit Testing
Course Review/Evaluation
End of Course Required Examination (25 questions)