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Mesothelioma Cancer | Becoming a Certified Asbestos Worker

Becoming a Certified Asbestos Worker

There are usually always job openings in the industry for those who are interested in becoming a certified asbestos worker. Asbestos abatement workers remove asbestos containing material (ACM) from school buildings, commercial and/or industrial facilities.  Under the direction of a certified site supervisor working alongside with a licensed asbestos contractor, they will devise and implement a plan of action. An action plan includes detail of containment construction at the work site that must meet or exceed government rules and regulations; the type of facemasks to be used, what type of ACM is to be removed, and to point out any dangerous locations.  The safety of the workers is the site supervisor‘s primary concern. Work conditions involving the combined usage of electricity, water, and chemicals can be hazardous. There is a possible exposure to asbestos fibers lingering mid air should the worker accidentally become unmasked while performing a task.Education requirements–A high school diploma is required to become a certified asbestos abatement worker.There are specific types of training a potential asbestos worker must complete.The primary function of the program is to assure that the people working with asbestos are properly trained. Workers must comply with rules that are designed to protect not only the employee performing asbestos abatement work but also the general public that lives or works in the area where the work is taking place. A certified asbestos worker must complete and pass a fifty question, multiple-choice examination with a passing grade of 70% or higher. One cannot abate ACM without being certified.  This certificate contains the worker’s name and social security number so there will be no chance of mistaken identity. The certification must be on file, present at the job site, and re-certified annually to continue work in this field.Construction trades are being made aware of a new initiative being implemented by the Asbestos Program. This initiative addresses exposure to asbestos-containing materials. The goal is to increase awareness through asbestos safety training. Training–* The course for a certified asbestos worker is 32 hours, taught on four consecutive days. Fourteen of the 32 hours must be dedicated to extensive hands-on training, which includes respiratory fit-testing practices, containment construction complete with a shower and a clean room using six mil plastic and PVC pipes and joints.To qualify to become a certified asbestos worker, an individual must do the following:* Successfully complete an approved asbestos worker-training course. * Achieve a score of at least seventy percent on a fifty question multiple choice closed book examination approved by the department. If an individual does not pass the examination, then another exam may be given after a sufficient period of study. The re-test must not duplicate more than 50 percent of the previous questions used on prior tests.  * Submit to the department a timely application validated by an approved training course sponsor. The application must be received no later than sixty days after completion of the course.

 

* Must also pass a physical exam administered by a doctor.

 

Individuals must not perform any asbestos project work before being issued a certificate and get a clearance from a doctor.

 

* Certificates are issued and mailed to the qualified applicants and will be valid for one year from the date of issue.A certified asbestos worker has to attend an eight-hour refresher course before the annual renewal of a certificate.

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