9-2.1 [June 2000] Asbestos Management, EHS11-02 (30 Hours) [June 2000] Contact
Information concerning this training course may be obtained from the NCED, Norman, OK, 73070-7810, phone number (405) 366-4390.
Course Description
This course provides regulatory requirements and additional technical information to effectively manage environmental concerns related to [June 2000] asbestos issues in postal facilities. The course is intended for any executive accounting system (EAS) or craft postal employee of various disciplines who may have asbestos management compliance responsibilities. The course covers the following:
n The purpose, scope, concept, and policies of the Postal Service management and control program for ACBM.
n Asbestos use and health hazards.
n Laws and regulations.
n Building inspections.
n Monitoring and sampling procedures.
n Hazard assessments.
n O&M plans.
n Control options.
The following EPA regulations are discussed:
n National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
n Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.
n Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act.
Applicable OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 are covered, including personal protective equipment requirements and accepted engineering practices and controls.
Note: Building asbestos inspectors and management planners, as defined by AHERA and ASHARA, and competent persons, as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1926, must be certified to work with asbestos
through EPA-approved state certification programs. This course does not meet individual state certification requirements.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this training program the participant will be able to:
n [June 2000]
n Describe the uses of asbestos in the construction industry.
n List the health hazards associated with exposure to asbestos.
n List Postal Service regulations on control of ACBM and asbestos exposure in vehicle maintenance facilities.
n Describe the provisions of federal regulations on asbestos.
n State the duties of an asbestos inspector.
n Describe the inspection process.
n State the duties of a management planner.
n Describe the management planning process.
n Describe available asbestos management and control options.
n List the steps necessary for effective asbestos management.
9-2.2 Asbestos Awareness, EHS11-04 (2 Hours) [June 2000] Contact
Information concerning this training course may be obtained from the NCED, Norman, OK, 73070-7810, phone number (405) 366-4390.
Course Description
This course meets the OSHA requirements for asbestos awareness training as defined under 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(6) and 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(8)(vi) for maintenance and custodial personnel who work at a facility that contains asbestos. The course covers the following:
n The various forms and uses of asbestos.
n Potential health problems caused by asbestos exposure.
n Recognition of damage, deterioration, and delamination of ACM.
n Description of location of ACM at the trainee’s facility (to be presented by on-site facilitator).
n Identification of the individual designated to carry out general asbestos responsibilities at that facility (to be presented by on-site facilitator).
This course is delivered via the Postal Service distance learning network.
9-2.3 Maintenance Environmental Awareness, EHS02-03 (8 Hours)
[June 2000] Contact
Information concerning this training course may be obtained from the NCED, Norman, OK, 73070-7810, phone number (405) 366-4390.
Course Description
This course provides general environmental awareness for all Postal Service maintenance craft and management employees. Eight modules cover all aspects of environmental laws and regulations applicable to Postal Service maintenance operations. The 1-hour asbestos module discusses the following:
n The various forms and uses of asbestos.
n Potential health problems associated with asbestos exposure.
n EPA, OSHA, and Postal Service regulations on the management of ACM.
9-2.4 [June 2000] Asbestos Management for Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer’s Representatives, 19250-00 (8 Hours)
Contact
Information concerning this training course may be obtained from the Northeast Area’s AECC, Mr. Charles Vidich, 6 Griffin Road, North Windsor, CT, 06006-7030, phone number (860) 285-7254.
Course Description
This course provides Postal Service administrative support managers, architects, engineers, facility specialists, and all others managing repair and alteration projects with the requisite skills to manage asbestos abatements. The course covers:
n Postal Service asbestos work authorization procedures.
n Asbestos contracting procedures.
n Required asbestos notifications, permits, and recordkeeping.
n Requirements established by MI EL-810-98-1.
9-2.5 [June 2000] Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Worker Courses, 19564-00 (16-Hour Initial Course) and 19560-00 (4-Hour Annual Refresher Course)
Contact
Information concerning this training course may be obtained from the Northeast Area’s AECC, Mr. Charles Vidich, 6 Griffin Road, North Windsor, CT, 06006-7030, phone number (860) 285-7254.
Course Description
This course provides postal maintenance workers and maintenance supervisors with the requisite skills to work with ACBM without exceeding OSHA permissible exposure levels. The course covers:
n Proper maintenance and repair of ACBM using approved work practices.
n The use of the asbestos operations and maintenance plan.
n Health effects associated with asbestos exposures.
n Hazard communication requirements.
n OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements for notification, training, and performance of Class III asbestos work.
n Hands-on training of the approved Class III asbestos work practices.
9-2.6 [June 2000] Class III Asbestos Competent Person Course, 19565-00 (4-Hour Initial Course, 4-Hour Annual Refresher Course); Prerequisite: Courses 19564-00 and 19560-00 Contact
Information concerning this training course may be obtained from the Northeast Area’s AECC, Mr. Charles Vidich, 6 Griffin Road, North Windsor, CT, 06006-7030, phone number (860) 285-7254.
Course Description
This course provides Postal Service-designated competent persons with the requisite skills to supervise asbestos operations and
maintenance workers. The course covers:
n Job-related training skills for competent persons who train postal operations and maintenance workers.
n Proper maintenance and repair of ACBM using approved work practices.
n The use of the asbestos operations and maintenance plan.
n Health effects associated with asbestos exposures.
n Hazard communication requirements.
n OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements for notification, training, and performance of Class III asbestos work.
n Hands-on training of the approved Class III asbestos work practices.