Alaska Administrative Code
Title 8 - Labor and Workforce Development
Part 4 - Occupational Safety and Health Division
Chapter 61 - Occupational Safety and Health
Article 8 - Asbestos Abatement Certification
8 AAC 61.700 - Initial Course Requirements

Universal Citation: 8 AK Admin Code 61.700

Current through August 30, 2024

(a) An initial training course must

(1) be conducted in the state;

(2) provide two department-approved instructors that meet the requirements of 8 AAC 61.680;

(3) provide at least 40 hours of instruction given in a five-day period, with 14 hours of hands-on training that includes subject matter instruction on
(A) topics and definitions specified in 40 C.F.R. Part 763, Appendix C to Subpart E, (I)(B)(2), revised as of July 1, 1998, of the course requirements for contractors/supervisors in the AHERA;

(B) notification requirements specified for demolition and renovation in 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M (National Emission Standard Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos), revised as of July 1, 1998;

(C) proper disposal of asbestos-containing materials and clothing, including the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M (NESHAP), revised as of July 1, 1998, and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) under 18 AAC 61.450 pertaining to disposal of asbestos;

(D) proper emission and disposal controls and regulations in 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M (NESHAP), revised as of July 1, 1998;

(E) all of 29 C.F.R. 1926.1101, revised as of July 1, 1998, asbestos standard, including all appendices;

(F) all of 29 C.F.R. 1910.134, revised as of July 1, 1998, pertaining to respiratory protection when working with asbestos;

(G) the additional respiratory protection standards under 8 AAC 61.1030;

(H) proper asbestos spill response, including
(i) evacuation and isolation of the spill area;

(ii) the need for exposed persons who were inadequately protected to shower and change clothes;

(iii) selection of personal protective equipment and clothing for cleaning up a spill; and

(iv) techniques for cleaning up minor versus major asbestos fiber release after a spill;

(I) proper use and application of surfactants and encapsulants.

(b) The 14 hours of hands-on training described in (a)(3) of this section must include, in addition to any audio-visual instruction provided;

(1) the use of barrier and decontamination systems, airlocks, and hepa-filtered negative pressure ventilation;

(2) proper tool selection, including selection of tools with HEPA vacuum attachments;

(3) proper contamination prevention and decontamination procedures;

(4) proper work area preparation, including
(A) assembly and maintenance of airlock, barrier, and decontamination systems; and

(B) recognition of flaws in a decontamination setup which could cause inhalation of asbestos fibers, or contamination of clothing or the environment;

(5) proper working techniques for minimizing fiber release as specified for various classes of work in 29 C.F.R. 1926.1101, revised as of July 1, 1998, including
(A) wet methods and use of surfactants, including water injection and airless spray techniques;

(B) scoring and breaking techniques for rigid asbestos products; and

(C) glove bag techniques to meet specifications in 29 C.F.R. 1926.1101, revised as of July 1, 1998, including
(i) selection and maintenance of personal protective equipment and clothing;

(ii) pipe lagging preparation;

(iii) sequence of glove bag operations;

(iv) proper clean up, disposal, and tool decontamination procedures; and

(v) proper cleaning and disposal of personal protective equipment and clothing;

(6) proper takedown and disposal techniques and procedures;

(7) qualitative or quantitative fit testing of each trainee in accordance with fit test protocols found in Appendix A, 29 C.F.R. 1910.134, revised as of July 1, 1998; and

(8) proper methods of respirator inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage.

(c) Only mock asbestos materials, such as plaster, may be used for the hands-on training required under (b) of this section or other practical training the instructor may provide. Asbestos may be used only for observation by trainees and must be enclosed in glass or plastic.

(d) Each trainee must be provided with a copy of the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health regulations, 29 C.F.R. 1926.1101, EPA asbestos regulations ( 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M, and 40 C.F.R. Part 763) revised as of July 1, 1998, and the training manual used during the course.

Authority:AS 18.31.020

AS 18.31.200

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