This online course satisfies the classroom portion of the required annual refresher to maintain certification under AHERA, and the OSHA standards. It is a course which reviews the O&M duties and responsibilities and covers recent changes and advances in technology. The remaining suggested “Hands-On” portion of this course may be satisfied by the employer of the workers or at STC during one of our regularly scheduled initial classes. Download the hands-on checklist under the “Materials” tab. According to OSHA, Operations and Maintenance training is for workers involved in Class III asbestos work.
Topics:
- Background Information on Asbestos
- Health Effects of Asbestos, Including the increased risk for Smokers
- Respiratory Protection & Protective Clothing
- Maintenance Related Response Actions
- Glove-Bag Procedures
- The Importance of Cleaning Up Properly
- Waste Disposal Procedures
- Other Safety & Health Issues
- Final Course Examination
Who Should Attend:
This course is required training (under U.S. EPA/AHERA) for all school workers whose activities will disturb asbestos-containing materials. O & M training is required under the recently revised OSHA Asbestos Construction Industry Standard for both workers and Competent Persons engaged in the Class III work category.
This course is required training (under U.S. EPA/AHERA) for all school workers whose activities will disturb asbestos-containing materials. O & M training is required under the recently revised OSHA Asbestos Construction Industry Standard for both workers and Competent Persons engaged in the Class III work category.
Prerequisite:
OSHA requires that all employers provide sixteen hours of operations and maintenance
(O&M) Initial training to any employee who is “likely to disturb” asbestos-containing material during repair or maintenance activities. (Under the new regulations, such work is now considered Class III abatement.)
NOTE: All students who are taking a refresher course MUST provide copies of their current (non-expired) training certificate prior to payment. The remaining “Hands-On” portion of this course may be satisfied by the employer of the workers.
To send us your current unexpired certificate, scan and send it to safetytrainingcenter@stc-stl.com.
Once a person satisfactorily completes the course, an e-certificate .pdf is immediately available to save and print. Once purchased, you will have 90 days access to complete this course.
Download the hands-on checklist here.
