Asbestos Building Inspector

This Asbestos Building Inspection Book meets EPA requirements for 40CFR 763e. Books are 6x9 inches; (184 pages). This material was developed by EPA for the use of either state or federal approved trainers to provide guidance for those who are about to undertake inspection of buildings for asbestos. The procedures and practices detailed in this material incorporated current technology at the time of publishing. This textbook can be used for the 3-day initial inspection course or the half day refresher course. This textbook covers in detail the inspection procedures. This three-day asbestos training course is designed for individuals required to identify asbestos-containing materials by sampling suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACM) discovered during an inspection. This course follows EPA's Model Accreditation Program Curriculum and meets the AHERA asbestos training requirements. ​ Topics include: Asbestos background and identification, health effects, inspector functions, legal considerations, building systems, occupant relations, inspection planning and procedures, sampling and documentation, personal protective equipment and respiratory protection, record keeping, regulatory review, and hands-on exercises. ​ Table of Contents Section A - Background Information on Asbestos Section B - Health Effects Related to Asbestos Exposure Section C - Functions/ Qualifications and Role of Inspectors Section D - Legal Liabilities of Building Inspectors Section E - Understanding Building Systems Section F - Public/ Employee/ Building Occupant Relations Section G - Pre-Inspection Planning and Review of Previous Inspection Records Section H - Inspecting For Friable and Non-Friable ACM & Condition Assessing Section 1 - Bulk Sampling Section J - Personal Protection Section L - Regulatory Review Abbreviations Glossary of Terms

Overview of this manual: This manual is designed for individuals who will engage in investigations for asbestos-containing materials (ACM). The manual chapters include legal considerations associated with environmental investigations, health effects associated with asbestos exposure, applicable asbestos regulations, understanding building systems, inspecting for the presence of ACM, asbestos bulk sampling, assessing the condition of ACM, and writing the asbestos inspection report. This course meets the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) training requirements for an asbestos building inspector. This manual covers the Duration of the 3 Days of training