This two-day training course serves building custodial staff and maintenance professionals employed in facility operations who may encounter asbestos as part of their normal work duties. The program meets all requirements established by AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines for custodial personnel. This certification demonstrates your organization's commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
According to federal regulations, any person who performs operations, maintenance, and repair activities of small scale and short duration that may involve asbestos or asbestos-containing materials must obtain and maintain a valid operations and maintenance certificate. You must keep this certificate, or an official copy thereof, in your possession at all times while engaged in any work that could disturb asbestos materials on a project site.
Course Content:
- Personal protective equipment selection and proper use
- Personal Hygiene practices to minimize exposure
- Work area preparation and containment procedures
- Decontamination System operation and maintenance
- Work Practices for safe handling and disturbance prevention
- Safety Hazards and health risks associated with asbestos
Additional Fee:
New York State Department of Labor License Fee: $50
