Description
Asbestos Competent Person Training
This training program addresses asbestos hazard recognition, applicable OSHA requirements, work practices, exposure controls, personal protective equipment, regulated areas, decontamination, inspections, and responsibilities associated with the competent person role in asbestos-related construction activities.
Under OSHA’s asbestos construction standard, a competent person must be capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace, selecting appropriate control strategies for asbestos exposure, and have the authority to take prompt corrective measures.
Training Topics:
- Overview of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials
- Applicable OSHA Asbestos Standard – 29 CFR 1926.1101
- Competent Person responsibilities and authority
- Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) and Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material (PACM)
- Recognition of asbestos hazards
- Classes of asbestos work
- Initial exposure assessment and exposure monitoring considerations
- Regulated areas and access control
- Engineering controls and safe work practices
- Respiratory protection considerations
- Personal protective equipment and protective clothing
- Hygiene and decontamination procedures
- Inspection of work areas, materials, and equipment
- Employee exposure control
- Notification and communication requirements
- Waste handling and disposal considerations
- Emergency and corrective actions
- Competent Person documentation and supervisory responsibilities
Important Training Requirement: OSHA’s training requirements for an asbestos competent person depend on the class of asbestos work being supervised. For Class I and Class II asbestos work, the competent person must receive comprehensive supervisor-level training meeting applicable OSHA requirements, including training meeting the criteria of EPA’s Model Accreditation Plan or equivalent requirements. For Class III and Class IV work, different training requirements apply based on the activities performed.
Employer Designation: Completion of a training course alone does not automatically designate an individual as an OSHA Competent Person. The employer is responsible for determining that the individual possesses the required knowledge and capability and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures.
Provider: A.R.G. Construction, Safety & Health
For course applicability, prerequisites, availability, pricing, or assistance determining the appropriate asbestos training program, contact our Training & Sales Department at sales@argcsh.org.
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