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2019 6-12-19, AC Pipe 8 Hour, Milford
Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
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8 HOUR OSHA CLASS II ASBESTOS TRAINING:  ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE WORKER SAFETY

Course ID # MWWA 11-008,  MA Wastewater:  BC-2012-2494

Approved for Rhode Island Water Operator TCHs

 MassDEP has issued guidance for the removal of Asbestos-Cement Pipe (ACP). Employees working on the pipe must take training approved by the Department of Labor Standards to certify that they understand the proper safety protocols and acceptable work practices.  Certification will need to be renewed every 5 years.  This class will provide an understanding of: 

  • Types and uses of asbestos and identification of the material
  • The nature of asbestos-related diseases and routes of exposure
  • Applicable federal and state regulations regarding asbestos
  • Proper techniques for cutting and removing ACP
  • Pipe cutting demonstration(s) and pipe wrapping hands-on activity
  • Proper final visual inspection and waste disposal procedures
  • Review of MassDEP’s AC Pipe Guidance Document and related reporting forms

Attendees must successfully pass a multiple choice exam to receive certification.  Those completing this seminar will be awarded 5.5TCHs.  Credits approved for both MA Water and Wastewater operators as well as Rhode Island Water Operators.

LOCATION:               Milford Water Company

                                    66 Dilla Street, Milford, MA 01757

DATE:                         Wednesday, June 12, 2019

TIME:                         8:00 AM-4:00 PM            

INSTRUCTORS:       Greg Morsch, Marc Soutra, Tim Dion (ATC Associates)

AGENDA:      8:00–8:15 a.m.            Registration & Introduction

8:15–9:15 a.m.            Identification and Recognition of Asbestos-Containing Materials

9:15–9:45 a.m.            Potential Health Effects Related to Asbestos Exposure

9:45–10:15 a.m.          Federal Regulations

            10:15–10:30 a.m.        Break

10:30–11:00 a.m.        State of MA Asbestos Regulations

11:00–12:00 p.m.        AC Pipe Work Practices

            12:00–1:00 p.m.          LUNCH (will be provided)

            1:00 – 1:30 pm            Tool Demonstrations

            1:30 – 2:00 pm            Visual Inspections

            2:00 – 2:15 pm            BREAK

            2:15 – 2:45 pm            Respirator and PPE Program

            2:45 – 3:15 pm            Hands-On Work Practices

            3:15 – 3:30 pm            Course Review

            3:30 – 4:00 pm            Course Examination & Evaluations

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Participants must attend 90% of the program and complete a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs. NO SHOWS OR CANCELLATIONS WITH LESS THAN 7 DAYS NOTICE WILL BE CHARGED A $75 CANCELLATION FEE.

 

REGISTER ON-LINE HERE
OR COMPLETE AND MAIL/FAX THE REGISTRATION FORM

For more information, call Dan Laprade at (413)-883-7030 or [email protected]


Contact: Dan Laprade, [email protected], 413-883-7030