5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1001-10-B-C
These courses are designed to train Workers to remove asbestos containing flooring materials in accordance with Appendix B to this regulation. Unless the flooring materials are removed in accordance with Sections I., II., and III. of this regulation, persons who remove asbestos-containing flooring materials must complete the 8-hour employee training course, including receiving a passing examination grade; persons who supervise the removal of asbestos-containing flooring materials must complete the 8-hour employee training course (including receiving a passing examination grade) and then successfully complete the additional course, including receiving a passing grade on a separate examination covering Sections 10-13 of this outline. NOTE: Completion of these training courses does not satisfy the training requirements for Colorado certification as an asbestos abatement Worker or asbestos abatement Supervisor as provided in Section II. of this regulation.
8-HOUR EMPLOYEE TRAINING COURSE
Section 1 Background Information on Asbestos (slides, lecture, workbook, quiz)
* Characteristics of asbestos
* Categories of asbestos-containing building materials
* Friable and nonfriable condition of materials
* List of suspect asbestos-containing materials
* Determination/identification of asbestos-containing materials (including presumptions regarding flooring materials)
* Control options
* Potential health effects related to exposure to airborne asbestos
* Hazards of smoking and asbestos exposure
* Protective work practices and controls to minimize asbestos exposure
Section 2 Laws and Regulations (video, slides, lecture, workbook, quiz)
* Current regulations concerning the removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials
* Regulated areas/Respirators/Negative Air Pressure/Protective Clothing/Decontamination Procedures
* How regulations are enforced
* Federal Government agencies that regulate asbestos removal: OSHA Asbestos Standard, EPANESHAP, EPA AHERA and ASHARA, DOT Regulations
* Difference between federal and state asbestos laws
* State and local asbestos regulations
* Hazard Communication Standard and safety issues
Section 3 Asbestos-Containing Resilient Flooring Materials (slides, lecture, workbook, quiz)
* Walk-through survey versus bulk sample analysis
* Types of floor coverings, which contain asbestos
* Determining friability of resilient floor coverings (EPA Recommended Test)
* Flooring adhesives, which contain asbestos
* Alternatives to removing asbestos-containing floor covering and adhesives
* Methods which should not be used to remove resilient floor covering materials
* Waste disposal procedures
* Notification requirements
Section 4 Removal of Resilient Floor Tile
* Video demonstration of properly removing floor tile
* Live demonstration of properly removing floor tile
* "Hands on" student practice removing floor tiles using heat and without heat
* Quiz
Section 5 Removal of Residual Asphaltic Adhesive
* Video demonstration of proper procedure for removing adhesive
* Review of proper procedure for removing adhesive
* "Hands on" student practice removing adhesive
* Quiz
Section 6 Removal of Resilient Sheet Flooring
* Video demonstration of proper procedure for removing sheet flooring
* Live demonstration of proper procedure for removing sheet flooring
* "Hands on" student practice removing sheet flooring
* Quiz
Section 7 Complete Removal of Wood Underlayment
* Video demonstration of proper procedures for removing resilient flooring complete with underlayment
* Review of proper procedures for complete removal of wood underlayment
Section 8 Review
* Review previous instruction and clarify any unanswered questions
Section 9 Examination Covering Sections 1-7
ADDITIONAL TRAINING COURSE FOR PERSONS SUPERVISING THE REMOVAL OF FLOORING MATERIALS (4-Hour Minimum)
Section 10 Prework Activities and Considerations
* Determination of asbestos-containing materials: Methods of identification, walk through survey/bulk sampling, Common building materials containing asbestos
* Review of regulations: OSHA, EPA, DOT, State and Local
Section 11 Assessment of the Work Area
* Site preparation considerations
* Conducting a Negative Exposure Assessment
* Isolating the work area
* Adjacent areas
* Regulated areas
* Safety hazards
Section 12 Notification, Recordkeeping, and Waste Disposal
* Recordkeeping requirements
* Notification requirements
* Warning signs
* Special equipment
* Transport and disposal of asbestos waste
Section 13 Supervising Workers
* Establishing goals
* Providing clear instructions
* Establishing expectations
* Use of Supervisory authority
* Motivating Workers
Section 14 Review and Examination
* Review
* Examination (covering Sections 10-13)
5 CCR 1001-10-B-C