| (iv) §296.212 of this chapter (relating to Standard
Asbestos Abatement Practices and Procedures in a Public Building);
(v) §296.213 of this chapter (relating to Asbestos
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Practices and Procedures for
O&M Licensees in a Public Building); and
(vi) §296.291 of this chapter (relating to Recordkeeping);
(D) 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix A (relating
to Interim Transmission Electron Microscopy Analytical Methods--Mandatory
and Nonmandatory--and Mandatory Section To Determine Completion of
Response Actions), overview of AHERA air monitoring requirements and
AHERA sampling;
(E) asbestos air sampling methods, including:
(i) calibration of air sampling pumps;
(ii) air sample volume calculations;
(iii) sampling strategies for clearance monitoring;
(iv) types of air samples (personal breathing zone
versus fixed-station area);
(v) sampling location and objectives (pre-abatement,
during abatement, and clearance monitoring);
(vi) number of samples to collect;
(vii) minimum and maximum air volumes in accordance
with the NIOSH 7400 method;
(viii) period of sampling;
(ix) aggressive clearance sampling;
(x) interpretations of sampling results;
(xi) quality assurance methods (for example, Z-test);
and
(xii) special sampling problems (crawl spaces, unacceptable
samples for laboratory analysis, sampling in occupied buildings);
(F) evaluation methods, including:
(i) transmission electron microscopy (analysis feedback
affecting flow rates, EPA's recommended technique for analysis of
final air clearance samples);
(ii) phase contrast microscopy;
(iii) AHERA's limits on the use of phase contrast microscopy;
(iv) what each technique measures (phase contrast microscopy
versus transmission electron microscopy);
(v) analytical methodologies;
(vi) AHERA transmission electron microscopy protocol;
(vii) NIOSH 7400 method;
(viii) OSHA reference method (non-clearance); and
(ix) EPA recommendation for clearance (transmission
electron microscopy);
(G) sampling equipment, including:
(i) sampling pumps (low volume versus high volume,
battery versus plug-in);
(ii) flow regulating devices;
(iii) sampling media;
(iv) types of filters;
(v) types of cassettes and how to prepare for each
type of analysis;
(vi) filter orientation;
(vii) storage and shipment of filters;
(viii) calibration techniques;
(ix) primary and secondary calibration standards;
(x) temperature and pressure effects;
(xi) environmental conditions that prohibit analysis;
and
(xii) frequency of calibration;
(H) calculating sampling times, including:
(i) documenting start time and end time; and
(ii) calculating total time;
(I) time weighted average (TWA) calculation including
8-hour TWA and TWA formula;
(J) calibration of air sampling pumps, including:
(i) primary versus secondary calibration standards;
(ii) soap film flowmeter;
(iii) in-line and inlet rotameter positioning;
(iv) rotameter calibration worksheet;
(v) electronic calibrators;
(vi) temperature and pressure correction and effects
on sample integrity;
(vii) high volume air sampling pumps and calibration;
and
(viii) critical orifices;
(K) air sampling logs and records, including:
(i) data elements;
(ii) air sample labeling;
(iii) chain of custody forms;
(iv) shipping and handling methods;
(v) cassette labeling; and
(vi) recordkeeping and field work documentation;
(L) types of air sampling, including:
(i) baseline;
(ii) area;
(iii) personal;
(iv) clearance;
(v) area sampling during glove bag operations; and
(vi) upwind and downwind; and
(M) course review.
(4) Asbestos Inspector course. The Asbestos Inspector
course must be at least three training days. The course must include
lectures, demonstrations, 4 hours of hands-on training, individual
respirator fit-testing, course review, and a written examination consisting
of 50 multiple choice questions. Successful completion of the course
will require passing the examination with a score of at least 70%.
The course must adequately address the following in accordance with
the MAP:
(A) background information on asbestos;
(B) potential health effects related to asbestos exposure;
(C) functions/qualifications and role of inspectors;
(D) legal liabilities and defenses;
(E) understanding building systems;
(F) public/employee/building occupant relations;
(G) pre-survey planning, and review of previous survey
records;
(H) inspecting for friable and nonfriable ACM;
(I) assessing the condition of friable ACM;
(J) bulk sampling/documentation of asbestos;
(K) respiratory protection;
(L) personal protective equipment;
(M) hands-on training that includes a pre-field-trip
simulated asbestos survey with bulk sampling of non-ACBM, and respirator
fit-testing and maintenance;
(N) recordkeeping and writing the asbestos survey report;
(O) federal, state, and local regulations;
(P) field trip that includes a building walk-through
at a suitable location outside of the classroom; and
(Q) course review.
(5) Asbestos Management Planner course. The Asbestos
Management Planner course must be two training days. The prerequisite
for admission to the course is to provide a copy of a current asbestos
inspector training certificate. The course must include lectures,
demonstration, course review, and a written examination consisting
of 50 multiple choice questions. Successful completion of the course
will require passing the examination with a score of at least 70%.
The course must adequately address the following in accordance with
the MAP:
(A) course overview;
(B) evaluation and interpretation of survey results;
(C) hazard assessment;
(D) legal implications;
(E) evaluation and selection of control options;
(F) role of other professionals;
(G) developing an operations and maintenance (O&M)
plan;
(H) regulatory review;
(I) recordkeeping for the management planner;
(J) assembling and submitting the management plan;
(K) financing abatement actions; and
(L) course review.
(6) Asbestos Project Designer course. The Asbestos
Project Designer course must be at least three training days. This
course must include lectures, demonstrations, a field trip, course
review, and a written examination of 100 multiple-choice questions.
Successful completion of the course will require passing the examination
with a score of at least 70%. The course must adequately address the
following, in accordance with the MAP:
(A) background information on asbestos;
(B) potential health effects related to asbestos exposure;
(C) overview of abatement construction projects to
include clearance of the project area;
(D) safety system design specifications, including
written sampling rationale for air clearance;
(E) field trip;
(F) employee personal protective equipment;
(G) additional safety hazards;
(H) fiber aerodynamics and control;
(I) designing abatement solutions, including discussion
of removal, encapsulation, and enclosure methods and asbestos waste
disposal;
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