Asbestos Abatement Worker  Back to Course List

The Asbestos Abatement Worker program prepares CCLs to work safely and productively on asbestos abatement projects. The program is designed to exceed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1926.1101 and 40 CFR Part 763 respectively. Participants receive extensive instruction and hands-on training on work area preparation, decontamination facility construction and use, abatement techniques, and cleanup procedures. Special emphasis is placed on following proper procedures and developing safe work habits. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Work Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Worker Program Exam. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Asbestos
  • Health Effects of Asbestos
  • Asbestos Abatement Regulations and Worker Legal Rights 
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Site Safety
  • Air Sampling and Monitoring
  • Work Area Preparation
  • Asbestos Abatement Techniques
  • Hazard Communication

Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher  Back to Course List

The Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with asbestos abatement activities. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Work Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher Program Exam. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Asbestos
  • Health Effects of Asbestos
  • Asbestos Abatement Regulations and Worker Legal Rights
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Site Safety
  • Air Sampling and Monitoring
  • Work Area Preparation
  • Asbestos Abatement Techniques

Asbestos Abatement Supervisor  Back to Course List

The Asbestos Abatement Supervisor program builds on the Asbestos Abatement Worker program and prepares CCLs to supervise asbestos abatement projects. The program exceeds Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements. Participants receive extensive instruction and hands-on training on work area preparation, decontamination facility construction and use, abatement techniques, and cleanup procedures. Special emphasis is placed on following proper procedures and developing safe work habits. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Work Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Program Exam. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.​

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Asbestos
  • Health Effects of Asbestos
  • Asbestos Abatement Regulations and Worker Legal Rights
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Site Safety
  • Air Sampling and Analytical Methods for Supervisors
  • Pre-Abatement Considerations for Asbestos Supervisor
  • Work Area Preparation
  • Asbestos Abatement Techniques
  • Tools for Supervision
  • Hazard Communication

Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher  Back to Course List

The Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with asbestos abatement activities. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher Program Exam.

Topics Covered:

 

  • Introduction to Asbestos
  • Health Effects of Asbestos
  • Asbestos Abatement Regulations and Worker Legal Rights
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Site Safety
  • Air Sampling and Monitoring
  • Work Area Preparation
  • Asbestos Abatement Techniques

Hazardous Waste Worker  Back to Course List

The Hazardous Waste Worker program prepares CCLs to work safely and productively on hazardous waste remediation projects. The program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120 – Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Training is mandatory for all workers conducting hazardous waste remediation activities on all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Priorities Listed (NPL) hazardous waste sites as well as all state, local, county, city, public, and private hazardous waste sites. DVDs available for this program include: Clearing the Air: Confined Space Entry, Hazardous Waste Decontamination, Health Effects, and Hazardous Waste Legal Rights. Additional support materials for this program include: Basic Emergency Response Awareness (BERA), Back Injury Prevention (DVD: Confined Space Entry: Permit Required), and Hazardous Waste Worker Program Examination. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish and Polish.

Topics Covered:

  • Hazard Recognition on Hazardous Waste Sites
  • Hazard Communication
  • Hazardous Waste Health Effects
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Decontamination for Hazardous Waste Workers
  • Site Safety and Health Plan for Hazardous Waste Sites
  • Material Handling and Sampling at Hazardous Waste Sites
  • Workplace Monitoring
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation Technology
  • Legal Rights of Workers
  • Superfund and Community Relations

Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher  Back to Course List

The Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher program recertifies CCLs to conduct remediation activities on hazardous waste projects. Required annually, the program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120– Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Participants receive instruction regarding new or revised regulations, remediation technologies, and advancements in remediation processes. Additional support materials for this program include: Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher Program Examination. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish.

Topics Covered:

  • Hazard Recognition on Hazardous Waste Sites
  • Hazard Communication
  • Hazardous Waste Health Effects
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Decontamination for Hazardous Waste Workers
  • Site Safety and Health Plan for Hazardous Waste Sites
  • Material Handling and Sampling at Hazardous Waste Sites
  • Workplace Monitoring
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation Technology
  • Legal Rights of Workers

Hazardous Waste Supervisor  Back to Course List

The Hazardous Waste Supervisor program is designed to advance the skills and knowledge base of CCLs in order to conduct supervisory activities on hazardous waste remediation projects. The program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120 for management personnel. The program builds on the Hazardous Waste Worker program and provides additional information on supervisory issues. Additional support materials for this program include: Hazardous Waste Supervisor Program Examination.

Topics Covered:

  • Leadership
  • Safety and Health Plans
  • Safety and Health Plan Implementation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Emergency Response Plans
  • Stress and Emergency Response
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Media Relations
  • Rights and Remedies – Supervisors' Issues

Hazardous Waste Supervisor Refresher  Back to Course List

The Hazardous Waste Supervisor Refresher program recertifies CCLs to conduct remediation activities on hazardous waste projects. Required annually, the program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120 for management personnel. Participants receive instruction regarding new or revised regulations, remediation technologies, and advancements in remediation processes. Additional support materials for this program include: Hazardous Waste Supervisor Refresher Program Examination.

Topics Covered:

  • Leadership
  • Safety and Health Plans
  • Safety and Health Plan Implementation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Emergency Response Plans
  • Stress and Emergency Response
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Media Relations
  • Rights and Remedies – Supervisors' Issues

Lead Abatement Worker  Back to Course List

The Lead Abatement Worker program prepares CCLs to work safely and productively on lead abatement projects. The course meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1926.62 and 40 CFR Part 745.225 respectively. The course is mandatory for all workers conducting lead-based paint activities in target housing and child occupied facilities. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in ConstructionSafe Work Practices in Lead Abatement), and Lead Abatement Worker Program Examination and Examination Blue Print. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.

Topics Covered:

  • History of Lead and Its Uses
  • Health Hazards of Lead Abatement
  • Lead Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment for Lead
  • Site Safety
  • Lead Sampling Methods
  • HUD Inspection and Risk Assessment
  • Residential/HUD Work Practices, Abatement Methods, and Disposable Procedures
  • Lead: Worker Rights

Lead Abatement Worker Refresher  Back to Course List

The Lead Abatement Worker Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with lead abatement activities. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement) and Lead Abatement Worker Refresher Program Examination and Examination Blue Print. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.

Topics Covered:

  • History of Lead and Its Uses
  • Health Hazards of Lead Abatement
  • Lead Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment for Lead
  • Site Safety
  • Lead Sampling Methods
  • HUD Inspection and Risk Assessment
  • Residential/HUD Work Practices, Abatement Methods, and Disposable Procedures
  • Lead: Worker Rights

Lead Abatement Supervisor  Back to Course List

The Lead Abatement Supervisor program builds on the Lead Abatement Worker program and prepares CCLs to supervise lead abatement projects. The course meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1926.62 and 40 CFR Part 745.225 respectively. The course is mandatory for all workers responsible for supervising lead-based paint activities in target housing and child occupied facilities. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance, Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations and Sampling Methods for Supervisors. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement) and Lead Abatement Supervisor Program Examination and Examination Blue Print.

Topics Covered:

  • History of Lead and Its Uses
  • Health Hazards of Lead Abatement
  • Lead Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment for Lead
  • Site Safety
  • Sampling Methods for Supervisors
  • HUD Inspection and Risk Assessment
  • Resident Protection for Supervisors
  • HUD Work Practices and Procedures
  • Lead Abatement Insurance
  • Lead: Worker Rights

Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher  Back to Course List

The Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with supervisory responsibilities for lead abatement projects. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance, Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations, and Sampling Methods for Supervisors. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement) and Lead Abatement Supervisor Program Examination and Examination Blue Print.

Topics Covered:

  • History of Lead and Its Uses
  • Health Hazards of Lead Abatement
  • Lead Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment for Lead
  • Site Safety
  • Sampling Methods for Supervisors
  • HUD Inspection and Risk Assessment
  • Resident Protection for Supervisors
  • HUD Work Practices and Procedures
  • Lead Abatement Insurance
  • Lead: Worker Rights

Lead Awareness  Back to Course List

The Lead Awareness program provides information to CCLs regarding the hazards associated with work activities such as demolition or oxyacetylene torch cutting of lead paint coated steel on construction projects. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement.

Topics Covered:

  • History of Lead and Its Uses
  • Health Hazards of Lead Abatement
  • Lead Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment for Lead
  • Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures

Lead and Silica in Bridges  Back to Course List

The Lead and Silica in Bridges program is designed to provide instruction to CCLs on two common hazards found on bridge (and other construction) projects: lead and silica exposure. Emphasis is placed on the health hazards, PPE, regulations, and hazard mitigation methods. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement.

Topics Covered:

  • History of Lead and Its Uses
  • Health Effects of Lead Abatement
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Lead Abatement Methods
  • Silica and Its Uses
  • Health Effects of Silica
  • Medical Surveillance
  • OSHA Special Emphasis Program for Silica
  • Silica Control Measures

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Lead Renovator
  Back to Course List

The Lead Renovator course prepares participants to perform renovation work using lead safe work practices. It meets all EPA and OSHA training requirements under 40 CFR Part 745.225 and 29 CFR Part 1926.62. Lead Renovator is mandatory for all workers conducting renovation activities where lead-based paint is present in target housing and child occupied facilities. Students participate in active learning through classroom exercises and hands-on training.

Topics Covered:

  • History of Lead in Paint
  • Health Hazards of Lead
  • Lead Regulations (EPA, OSHA, HUD)
  • Pre-Renovation Considerations
  • Dust Containment
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Work Practices
  • Final Cleanup Procedures
  • Recordkeeping
  • Training Non-Certified Renovation Workers

Lead Renovator Refresher  Back to Course List

The Lead Renovator Refresher course recertifies participants to perform renovation work using lead safe work practices on renovation projects. It meets all EPA and OSHA recertification requirements under 40 CFR Part 745.225 and 29 CFR Part 1926.62. Lead Renovator Refresher is mandatory every 5-years for all workers conducting renovation activities where lead-based paint is present in target housing and child occupied facilities. Students participate in active learning through classroom exercises and hands-on training.

Topics Covered:

  • Lead Regulations (EPA, OSHA, HUD)
  • Pre-Renovation Considerations
  • Dust Containment
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Work Practices
  • Final Cleanup Procedures
  • Recordkeeping
  • Training Non-Certified Renovation Workers

Nuclear Power Plant Worker  Back to Course List

The Nuclear Power Plant Worker program is designed for CCLs involved in the maintenance and shutdown activities at nuclear power plants or whose job assignments involve unescorted entry into areas controlled for radiological purposes. This program is divided into nine topics, which focus on the theory, basic radiological fundamentals, and terms CCLs must know to work safely around radiological hazards.

Topics Covered:

  • Radiation Fundamentals and Units of Measurement
  • Sources of Radiation Exposure
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Biological Effects of Radiation Exposure
  • Radiation Protection Methods
  • Radiological Posting and Entry Requirements
  • Radiation Detection Equipment and Personal Dosimetry
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Quality Assurance and Security, Fitness for Duty, and Construction Safety

Radiological Worker II  Back to Course List

The Radiological Worker II program is designed for CCLs involved in the cleanup of radiologically contaminated waste sites or whose job assignments involve unescorted entry into areas controlled for radiological purposes. This program is divided into seven topics, which focus on the theory, basic radiological fundamentals, and terms CCLs must know to work safely around radiological hazards.

Topics Covered:

  • Radiological Fundamentals
  • Biological Effects
  • ALARA Program
  • Radiological Posting
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Radiation Detection Instruments
  • Personal Dosimetry

Silica Awareness  Back to Course List

The Silica Awareness program provides information to CCLs regarding the hazards associated with work activities such as concrete sawing or stone cutting of materials, which contain silica.

Topics Covered:

  • Silica and Its Uses
  • Health Effects of Silica
  • Medical Surveillance
  • OSHA Special Emphasis Program
  • Silica Control Measures

Underground Storage Tank  Back to Course List

This course provides training to instructors to educate CCLs in the processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements for the safe removal of underground storage tanks.

Topics Covered:

  • Health and Physical Hazards for Underground Storage Tank Removal
  • Underground Storage Tank Regulations
  • Underground Storage Tank Removal Processes and Procedures