AHERA Refresher for Facility Inspectors of Asbestos Programs

10/07/2011 8:00 am

LOCATION: Hampton Inn Eagle-Point

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AHERA PROGRAMS

The Center's AHERA programs have received approval through the EPA. The courses are designed to meet the training requirements for inspectors and managers under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and EPA's new Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), finalized February 3, 1994. The EPA's Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) requires asbestos response action in public or commercial building completed according to EPA's MAP. ASHARA defines "public and commercial buildings" as all building other than schools and apartment buildings with fewer than 10 units.

In addition to EPA requirements, state accreditation programs may require additional training or qualifications. Please check with the state agency that is responsible for asbestos accreditation in your state for information on local requirements.


COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to re-accredit those who have already taken and passed an Inspection. Changes in Federal and State regulations, reinspection/reassessment techniques and updates on removal and management projects will be discussed. You must provide proof of having successfully completed an initial EPA-approved training course and any annual refresher courses.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Facilities Inspection course- Participants will be issued a numbered certificate upon successful completion of examination for this AHERA course.


Morning: Facilities Inspectors

8:00 am - 8:15 am Registration
8:15 am - 8:30 am Course Overview
8:30 am - 9:00 am Regulatory Update
9:00 am - 10:00 am Update on Asbestos Abatement Techniques
10:00 am - 10:30 am New Technology in Respirator Fit Testing
10:30 am - 11:00 am Inspection /Assessment / Bulk Sampling / Quality Assurance
11:00 am - 1:00 pm EXAM
 


 

Course Director:  Bill Davis, Director of Industrial Hygiene, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Bill has worked in the field of occupational safety in private industry and in the university setting for over 20 years. He Certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Safety and Health Technologist since 1980 (Cert. # 105). 

Bill has developed and conducted training programs for management and union personnel for Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Confine Space Entry, Mobile Equipment Operation, Overhead Cranes, Asbestos Awareness, and emergency rescue. Training classes ranged in sizes up to 350 people. He has been a consultant on an ongoing basis for Fortune 500 companies. Duties include Safety and Health training and comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene audits


INFORMATION / PROFESSIONAL POINTS

ABIH has awarded this annual refresher 0.5 IH CM point for the Facilities Inspector. Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety has awarded this program 0.3 CEUs.


For the convenience of our participants, blocks of sleeping rooms have been made at the hotel where the program will be held. The group block is listed under “UAB Deep South Center”. Participants should call the hotel directly at 205-981-0024 for reservations and mention that you are attending a UAB/Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety sponsored course. To reserve a personal room or use the group’s personal URL, please click below.

6220 Farley Court
Birmingham, AL 35242
205.981-0024
$95 single/double nightly +tax
$105 suites

Tuition for this course is $100. This includes instructional and reference materials. Registration fees must be received in advance. The registration fee less 20%, is refundable if written notification is received 2 weeks prior to program. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety at dsc@uab.edu or calling at 205.934.7178.

Click here to view/print AHERA Brochure/Registration Form

Acceptable methods of payment: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express

Please make check or money order payable to: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mail To:

Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety 
UAB/Ryals Public Health Building Office 543
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022

Questions or for more questions, please contact dsc@uab.edu 

 

 

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