170609
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Certified Building Inspector:
Course 170609

Course Summary:
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Certified Building Inspector course provides the training to certify building inspectors as regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The course retrain frequency is 12 months.

The training includes the following topics:

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Physical characteristics of asbestos and examples of asbestos
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Asbestos health hazards and medical monitoring review
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Functions, qualifications and role of inspectors
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Legal concerns
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Public relations
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Pre-inspection planning
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Bulk sampling
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Respiratory protection
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Record keeping
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Regulatory review
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Inspection and assessment
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Understanding building systems


Target Audience:
Those who conduct building surveys for the presence of asbestos-containing materials. It is recommended for industrial hygienists, engineers, architects, property managers, regulator personnel, and environmental consultants.

Course Prerequisites:
There are no course prerequisites.

Course Evaluation:
An AHERA controlled written examination will be used to measure whether or not the student has met the training objectives. The student must attain a score of 80 percent or higher on the written examinations for successful course completion.

Course Length:
24 hours

Course Frequency:
Once a year and upon request