NIOSH 582

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NIOSH 582 Equivalent

Session Time: 40 hours
Cost: $800.00
Objective: Certification allowing persons to perform airborne asbestos fiber collection and analysis.
Course Target: Persons seeking employment as an air monitoring technician.

Course Content:

  • Background to Asbestos Fibers
  • A Look into a Typical Asbestos Project
  • Federal, State, and Local Air Monitoring Regulations
  • Outline of NOISH Manual of Analytical Methods
    • Asbestos and Other Fibers by Phased Contrast Microscopy (PCM)
  • Outline of Asbestos in Air OSHA ID-160
  • Brief Introduction to Building Designs, Envelopes, and Ventilation
  • Sample Collection Techniques and Locations
  • Statistical Sampling Strategies
  • Aggressive Sampling
  • Air Sampling Pumps
    • Low Flow
    • High Flow
  • Primary and Secondary Instrument Calibration
  • Types of Sampling Media
    • MCE
    • PVC
  • Sample collection
    • Area
    • Personnel
    • Clearances
  • Transmittal of samples
    • Shipping Requirements
    • Chain-of-custody
  • Components of the Microscope
  • Microscope Alignment, Calibration, and Operating Principles
  • Sample Media Preparation and Filter Mounting
  • Fiber Counting Procedures and Recording
  • Fiber count Calculations
    • Sampling Area
    • Limit of Detection
    • How to Determine Results
    • Time Weighted Average
  • Field and Box Blanks
  • Proficiency Programs and QC
  • Blind Re-Counts
  • Report Writing
Course Prerequisite: NONE
Course Content:  Detail discussion of current State of Texas asbestos regulations. The instructor shall guide the student(s) through the various rules: Texas Administrative code, Title 5, Part 1, Chapter 295, Subpart C, Rules 295.31 thru 295.73, Health services, Texas department of State Health Protection Rules; any other pertinent state regulations. Cursory review of business, personal legal implications, and health effects of asbestos.  Each student will receive a copy of current state regulations for references.
Test: At the completion of the course, a 100 question test will be administered. A minimum score of 70% or higher is required to for the course certification. Student must also successfully complete all hands-on activities and be able to demonstrate collection and analytical procedures.

 

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