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Asbestos: Contractor/Supervisor

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Attributes
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  • CEUs: 3.5
  • Approval: FBPR Asbestos Licensing Unit: Provider #0000995; Course #FL49-0002858
  • FBPE PDHs: 0004040/Educational Institutions: 35.0
  • Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Coordinator Karen Skaggs, (352) 392-9570 x214
Description

This initial five-day course has been granted full approval by the EPA and the State of Florida to meet AHERA and ASHARA accreditation requirements for contractors/supervisors performing asbestos work in K-12 schools, as well as in public and commercial buildings. You receive intensive and practical instruction on asbestos abatement projects, from start to finish. You tackle hands-on abatement problems in a simulated abatement area. Safe work practices, liability and glove-bag procedures are examined in detail.

In Florida, Asbestos Contractor/Supervisors must work under the direction of a Licensed Asbestos Contractor.
 
Daily breaks are scheduled. You will be allowed a one hour break for lunch.  
 
The cost of the course includes course materials and the examination at the end of the course. 
 
 
Course Objective 
The student, pending successful completion of the course, including the exam will receive a Certificate of Accreditation as an Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor under TSCA Title II/ AHERA. In addition, the student should be able to list the specific knowledge & skill levels needed to comply with the OSHA competent person under 1926.1101.
 
Please Note: Participant must be present for entire class time to receive CEUs and a Certificate of Accreditation.
 
An annual refresher course is required for re-accreditation.  
 
Who Should Attend
This course is for contractors/supervisors performing asbestos work in K-12 schools and in public and commercial buildings.
 
 
Course Instructors
J. Larry Bäck, Senior Training Specialist
University of Florida TREEO Center
 
J. Perry Brake
Senior Consultant
American Management Resource Corporation
Charles C. Haury, CIH, CSP
Associate
Golder Associates, Inc.
            Russell E. Stauffer, PE
            Principal Engineer
            MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.
 
Certification and Accreditation
For more information on certification and accreditation, visit the Continuing Education Credit Information page.   
 
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 Board of Professional Engineers: This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers for Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Provider Number: 0004040 (Areas of Practice/Educational Institutions).
 

Contact Information

 

For more information contact Karen Skaggs (352) 392-9570 x214 or J. Larry Back (352) 392-9570 x221

Course Agenda

Day One

  • Registration and Check-in
  • Opening Remarks
  • Asbestos - The Problem
    • Medical Surveillance
  • Regulatory Review
    • NESHAPS
  • Lunch
  • Regulatory Review
    • OSHA, EPA, FLBPR
    • AHERA, Florida Law (255 and 469)
  • Regulatory Review (cont.)
  • Photographs for Photo Identifications

Day Two

  • Facility Survey and Hazard Assessment
  • Specs, Bids and Contracts
  • Specs, Bids and Contracts (cont.)
  • Lunch
  • Liability Issues, Insurance and Problem Solving
  • Work Site/Worker Safety and Supervisory Techniques

Day Three

  • Removal Procedures
  • Removal Procedures (cont.)
  • Lunch
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Respiratory Protection and Hands-On Training
  • Exam Tips

Day Four

  • Respiratory Protection
  • Suiting-Up
  • Group Sessions:
    Group 1 Group 2
    Work Site Preparation Hands-on Training Project Monitoring Classroom Lecture and Hands-on Training
    Break Break
    Work Site Removal and Clean-up Hands-on Training Work Site Monitoring Hands-on Training
    Lunch Lunch
    Project Monitoring Classroom Lecture and Hands-on Training Work Site Preparation Hands-on Training
    Break Break
    Work Site Monitoring Hands-on Training Work Site Removal and Clean-up Hands-on Training
    Adjourn Adjourn

Day Five

  • Group Sessions:
    Group 1 Group 2
    Work Site Preparation and Glovebagging Hands-on Training Other Types of Removals (Flooring, Roofing, Exterior, Transite, etc.) Hands-on Training
    Break Break
    Other Types of Removals (Flooring, Roofing, Exterior, Transite, etc.) Hands-on Training Work Site Preparation and Glovebagging Hands-on Training
    Lunch Lunch
  • Job Site Safety and Work Practices (Ladders, Scaffolds, Electrical, etc.)
  • Course Review
  • Examination For Contractor/Supervisor Accreditation (105 questions)