Asbestos Training Certifications

The Asbestos Air Sampling Technician Initial is a 2-day (16-hour) training course for Students who need to perform air sampling inside an abatement enclosure as required by the NYSDOL ICR 56 regulations. Course topics include work practices, air sampling procedures, and lab analysis methods. The students will also demonstrate hands-on practice by participating in a respirator workshop, a decontamination procedures/PPE workshop, an air sampling workshop, and a calibration/paperwork workshop.

This Asbestos Air Sampling Technician Refresher is an annual 4-hour training course required to maintain a person's NYSDOL Asbestos Air Sampling Technician Certification. This course covers the role and duties of the Air Sampling Technician, including air sampling procedures and work area practices.

The Asbestos Allied Trades (Restricted Handler) Initial is a 1.5 day (12-hour) training course for any person who needs to perform limited tasks in relation to a NYS asbestos project or may incidentally disturb asbestos during the course of their employment. This course includes a review of federal, state and local regulations, health effects, respiratory protection, work practices and safety procedures as well as hands-on workshops consisting of respiratory protection, decontamination procedures/PPE, work area preparation and tent/glove-bag procedures.

This Asbestos Allied Trades (Restricted Handler) Refresher is an annual 4-hour training course that covers the functions of a Restricted Handler and work practices including decontamination systems, entry/exit procedures and work area preparation.�

The Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Initial is a 5-day (40-hour) training course for Students who want to be able to supervise Asbestos Workers (but they can also perform the responsibilities of an Asbestos Worker as well). Course topics include supervisory duties and work practices; air sampling procedures; lab analysis methods; contract and job specifications; legal liabilities and safety procedures. Students will also participate in Hands-on Workshops including Tent Building, Decontamination Systems, Work Area Preparation, Glove-bag Practice, Respiratory Protection/PPE, Air Sampling, Removal Activities and Clean-up & Disposal.

This Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Refresher is an annual 8-hour training course required to maintain a person's NYSDOL Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certification, that focuses on regulatory updates, Asbestos Supervisor functions and work practices including decon systems, work area preparation and procedures for abatement, clean-up, waste-out and minor projects.

The Asbestos Handler (Worker) Initial is a 4-day (32-hour) training course for Students who want to perform Asbestos Removal activities. Course topics include the use of personal protective equipment, proper decontamination procedures, the sequence of events leading to abatement, abatement methods, clean-up and tent/glove-bag procedures and recordkeeping requirements. Students will also participate in Hands-on Workshop Activities including Tent Building, Decontamination System, Work Area Preparation, Glove-bag Practice, Removal Activities, Respiratory Protection/PPE and Clean-up & Disposal. Upon completion of this course, the Student will be able to handle any type of asbestos-containing material through removal, encapsulation, enclosure or repair.

This Asbestos Handler Refresher is an annual 8-hour training course required to maintain a person's NYSDOL Asbestos Handler Certification that covers the functions of the Asbestos Handler and work practices including decon systems, work area preparation and procedures for abatement, clean-up, waste-out and minor projects.

The AHERA Asbestos Inspector Initial is a 3 day (24-hour) training course where Students will learn how collect bulk samples and how to survey, identify, record and report upon asbestos containing materials associated with any building in compliance with existing regulations or in performance of investigative studies. The course focuses on inspection procedures including the Pre-abatement Inspection, the Inspection Process, Bulk Sampling Protocols, Lab Analysis and the Assessment of Asbestos Material and more! Hands-on Workshops included in this course consist of Respiratory Protection/PPE, Bulk Sampling and a Walk-through Survey.

This Asbestos Inspector Refresher is an annual 4-hour training course required to maintain a person's NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certification. This course reviews the duties of the Asbestos Inspector including the pre-abatement inspection, the inspection process, bulk sampling protocols, lab analysis and the assessment of asbestos material.