Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define the following trade related terms and acronyms: ACM, EPA, asbestos fiber, friable and non-friable asbestos-containing material, micron, OSHA, PACM, PEL, SM, TSI; list the six types of asbestos as identified by OSHA; list the two most common types of asbestos used in construction; explain the difference between friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials; correctly state and explain the function of the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for asbestos; describe each of the four classes of asbestos work activity specified by OSHA; define the following terms: carcinogen, ingestion, inhalation, latency period, routes of entry, synergism; identify the two major routes of entry for asbestos into the body; explain the relationship between smoking and exposure to asbestos; list three diseases linked to occupational asbestos exposure and describe the symptoms of each disease; name the body organs affected by asbestos exposure and explain how asbestos affects each; list three protective mechanisms the body uses to get rid of asbestos fibers, and explain how these mechanisms work; define the following acronyms: FEV1, FVC, NIOSH, PFT; list the three reasons for establishing a medical monitoring and surveillance program; list the five required elements of an initial/preplacement medical examination for asbestos abatement workers; list the five required elements of an annual medical examination for asbestos abatement workers; list two additional recommended medical tests for asbestos abatement workers; state the number of years an employer must keep the medical records for each employee; list 10 legal rights workers have under the Occupational Safety and Health Act; list the seven responsibilities workers have under the Occupational Safety and Health Act; list seven steps workers should follow if they are punished for exercising any OSHA legal right; explain the purpose of the following EPA standards: NESHAP, AHERA, ASHARA; describe the following three air-purifying respirators (APR) used by asbestos abatement workers, and state the assigned protection factor (APF) for each: half-face APR, full-face APR, and powered APR; list and explain at least six limitations of APRs; list and describe the three filter series and three filter efficiency levels for particulate filters; explain the terms breakthrough and warning properties, and list four steps that should be taken if breakthrough occurs; explain the term assigned protection factor (APF) for a respirator; explain the acronym MUC as it relates to a respirator, and calculate the correct MUC for half-face, full-face, and powered air purifying respirators; explain the difference between an air-purifying respirator and an atmosphere-supplying respirator; explain the difference between continuous flow and pressure-demand regulators; state the correct APF for a continuous flow Type C airline; state the correct APF for a positive-pressure, pressure demand airline; given the proper personal protective equipment, correctly dress out for entry into an asbestos work area (containment); demonstrate the correct way to don a negative pressure respirator and perform a positive and negative user seal check; demonstrate the correct way to doff personal protective equipment in a three-stage decontamination unit; list and explain the nine requirements of a respiratory protection program; explain the difference between a qualitative and a quantitative fit test and give an example of each; define the following terms and acronyms: accident, confined space, engineering controls, GFCI, hazardous atmospheres, LFL, UFL, oxygen deficiency, lock out and tag out, personal fall arrest system, heat stress, personal hygiene; describe the different levels of heat stress and the dangers they pose to workers; given a variety of job site scenarios, demonstrate safe work practices around the following hazards: electrical, ladders, scaffolds, housekeeping, falls, confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres; describe the fire hazards that exist in a controlled area and how to prepare for the occurrence of an accidental fire; define the following terms and acronyms: clean room, equipment room, HVAC, shower room, waste load-out area; list and explain four reasons for preplanning asbestos abatement operations; list the 12 steps in preparing the work area; define the purpose of decontamination on an asbestos abatement project; list the elements of the decontamination chamber and explain the function of each; explain the purpose and function of a negative pressure air unit; given scenarios of spaces, calculate the number of machines needed to meet air change requirements; given the proper materials and equipment, demonstrate how to prepare the work area, set up the required number of negative air machines and set up a three-chamber decontamination unit according to course guidelines; define the following terms and acronyms: amended water, encapsulation, enclosure, glove bag, HEPA vacuum, NESHAP; describe the difference between bridging and penetrating sealants; list three advantages and seven disadvantages of encapsulation; list three advantages and seven disadvantages of enclosure; list 10 tools commonly used with a glove bag; describe the two stages of asbestos cleanup; list the 19 steps of the final cleanup; define the following terms and acronyms: aggressive sampling, air sampling, breathing zone, bulk sampling, PCM, personal sampling, PLM, static sampling, TEM; explain how and why air sampling is done on an asbestos abatement project; list the two analytical methods used in final clearance of asbestos abatement projects; explain the difference between static sampling and aggressive sampling; describe bulk sampling, settled dust sampling, and wipe sampling methods; list and describe the limitations of three analytical methods used in asbestos abatement; explain the purpose for taking area samples from outside the work are (but inside the building) and from outside the building; define the following terms and acronyms: ACBM, AHERA, bonding, contract, insurance, and tort liability; describe a good faith survey; describe a pre-bid walk through; list three types of bonds that are commonly issued in construction; list the three types of insurance that owners, consultants and contractors should have; list four types of contracts under which asbestos abatement projects are performed; identify three personnel roles on a large asbestos abatement project; explain the purpose of project plans, specifications, and contracts; give at least four examples of how they impact project planning; define the following terms and explain their purpose on an asbestos abatement project: production schedule, equipment schedule, bar chart; describe the role the supervisor plays in effecting safety, quality, and production on an asbestos abatement project; describe the supervisor’s role in fostering a working relationship with the union; list four things that should be planned for when setting up the job site; identify the five key points of communication; identify the three rules of dealing with interpersonal conflict; and list the behavior patterns that can be considered to be forms of sexual harassment.