In addition to workplace safety training, Niagara County Community College offers a wide range of EPA asbestos and lead programs in our state-of-the-art, hands-on laboratory.

This hands-on training will require students to work in simulated workplaces utilizing all the protective equipment necessary to perform their work. From building decontamination chambers to controlling a hazardous release, employees learn by participation.

When necessary, we also test individuals to prove proficiency so that they can be certified by the US EPA, the Department of Transportation, and the New York State Department of Labor.

Initial Classes

• Overview of Abatement Construction Projects
• Safety System Design Specifications
• Fiber Aerodynamics and Control
• Writing Abatement Specifications
• Contract Preparation and Administration

Links: Course Schedule /  Registration Form

Links: Course Schedule /  Registration Form

EPA/New York State Operations
and Maintenance Training Program
Two-Day (2-Day) Course     Available on a contract basis.

Maintenance employees and custodial staff are responsible for routine maintenance and emergency repairs for small scale asbestos abatement projects. These individuals require special training to effectively implement safe and efficient operations and maintenance plans. This course includes ten (10) hours of classroom instruction and four (4) hours of hands-on training.

Topics include:

• Identification of Asbestos
• Regulatory Review
• Health Effects
• Protective Clothing & Respirators
• Safe Work Practices
• Corrective Actions
• Engineering Controls
• Clean-up & Disposal

A twenty-five (25)question, multiple choice examination will be administered. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the EPA/NY State Operations and Maintenance certification through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links: Course Schedule /  Registration Form

NY State Restricted Handler I:
Allied Trades - Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians
Two-Day (2-Day) Course     Available on a contract basis.

This course is designed for workers (carpenters, plumbers, and electricians) who prepare or otherwise enter a contained asbestos project work area for a limited time in order to perform certain specialized tasks in preparation of, or ancillary to, the actual asbestos abatement. Individuals enrolling in this course will be screened on the basis of their occupation for the purpose of providing occupation-specific hands-on training during the course. Training includes eight (8) hours of classroom instruction and six (6) hours of hands-on training.

Topics include:

• History of Asbestos
• Current Laws
• Medical Surveillance
• Preparing the Work Area
• Decontamination Systems
• Asbestos Properties
• Health Effects
• Protective Clothing and Respirators
• Engineering Controls
• Other Safety Hazards

A fifty (50) question, multiple-choice examination will be administered on the last day. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the NYS Allied trades certification through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links: Course Schedule /  Registration Form

NY State Asbestos Project Monitor

This course is designed for individuals who serve as the on-site representative of the building owner to oversee the asbestos abatement work and to insure that all work is performed in accordance with specification and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. According to the NY State Industrial Code Rule 56 - 2.2c(8), any individual serving in the capacity of a Project Monitor shall have such certificate or a copy thereof in their possession at all times while working on the project. This is a five (5) day program which includes twenty-four (24) hours of classroom instruction and sixteen (16) hours of hands-on training.

Topics include:

• Physical Characteristics of Asbestos
• Hazard Assessment and Abatement
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Respiratory Protection
• State-of-the-Art Work Practices
• Decontamination Controls
• Air Monitoring and Bulk Sampling
• Insurance and Liability Issues
• Contract Specifications
• Identification of Asbestos
• Medical Surveillance
• Health Effects
• Clean Up and Disposal
• Personal Hygiene
• Safety Hazards
• Regulatory Review
• Record Keeping

A one hundred (100) question, multiple-choice examination will be administered on the last day. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the NY State Project Monitor certification through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form

NY State Restricted Handler II:
Asbestos Air Sampling Technician
Two-Day (2-Day) Course     Available on a contract basis.

This course is designed for Asbestos Air Handling Technicians. These individuals perform only air sampling services. All individuals, regardless of previous asbestos training (Handler, Supervisor, etc.) who will be responsible for performing air sampling services, are required, under New York State, to complete at a minimum, a two (2) day Air Sampling Technician Training Program. Training fulfills the assessment and monitoring requirements for all pre-abatement and post-abatement asbestos projects in compliance with existing regulations. This is a two (2) day program, which includes eleven (11) hours of classroom instruction and five (5) hours of hands-on training.

Topics Include:

• History of Asbestos
• Health Effects
• General Safety
• Calibration of Equipment
• Engineering Controls and Work Practices
• Air Sampling on an Asbestsos Project
• Regulations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Air Sampling and Analysis
• Legal Considerations

A fifty (50) question, multiple choice examination will be administered on the last day. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the NY State Restricted Handler II - Asbestos Air Sampling Technician certification through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links: Course Schedule /  Registration Form

EPA/NYS Inspector
Three-Day (3-Day) Course     $525

The Asbestos Inspector plays a vital role in identifying, sampling, and assessing the hazard potential in buildings. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) must identify ACBM and take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers in the environment. The inspector must be trained to gather findings, and submit materials to the Management Planner. This course includes sixteen (16) hours of classroom instruction and five (5) hours of hands-on training including a walk-through inspection.

Topics Include:

• Background Information
• Hazard Assessment and Abatement
• Function and Role of Inspector
• Legal Liabilities and Defenses
• Understanding Building Systems
• Warnings and Notifications
• Building Walk-Through/Field Trip
• Public/Employee/Building Occupant Relations
• Inspecting for Friable and Non-Friable ACBM
• Identification of ACBM
• Health Effects
• Bulk Sampling
• Protective Clothing
• Recordkeeping
• Regulatory Review
• Respiratory Protection

A fifty (50) question, multiple choice examination will be administered on the last day. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the NY State Inspector certification through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form

EPA/NYS  Inspector / Management Planner
5-Day Course     $775

Accredited Management Planners must have the training and expertise to assess potential hazards and develop appropriate action plans. These individuals must be competent in all aspects of asbestos related issues and work effectively with other professionals for development and implementation of management plans. This course meets all requirements of the EPA model accreditation plan and AHERA regulation.

Topics include:

• Pre-inspection Plan
• Evaluation and Interpretation of Survey Results
• Legal Implications, Insurance and Bonds
• Recordkeeping for Management Planners
• Assembling and Submitting the Management Plan
• Financing Abatement Projects

A fifty (50) question, multiple choice examination will be administered on the last day. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the NY State Management Planner through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form

EPA/NYS Worker Handler
Four-Day (4-Day) Course     $625

The Asbestos Worker must be prepared to effectively and safely perform abatement work in all types of buildings. This NCCC course trains these employees in all essentials and mandated practices applicable. The course includes thirteen and a half (13.5) hours of classroom instruction and eighteen and a half (18.5) hours of hands-on training in NCCC's fully equipped asbestos lab.

Topics Include:

• Physical Characteristics of Asbestos
• Hazard Assessment and Abatement
• Potential Health Effects
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Air Monitoring and Bulk Sampling
• State-of-the-Art Work Practices
• Decontamination Controls
• Identification of Asbestos
• Medical Surveillance
• Cleanup and Disposal
• Personal Hygiene
• Regulatory Review
• Respiratory Protection

A fifty (50) question, multiple choice examination will be administered on the last day. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the NY State Worker Handler certification through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form

EPA/NYS Supervisor/Contractor
Five-Day (5-Day) Course     $775

Asbestos Abatement Supervisors and Contractors assume enormous responsibility for the daily operations of the work site activities. These individuals must enforce all federal, state, and local regulations and work cooperatively with building owners, occupants, employees, and other professionals involved with abatement activities. This training course includes twenty-one and a half (21.5) hours of classroom instruction and eighteen and a half (18.5) hours of hands-on training.

Topics Include:

• Physical Characteristics of Asbestos
• Hazard Assessment and Abatement
• Contract Specifications
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Respiratory Protection
• State-of-the-Art Work Practices
• Identification of Asbestos
• Medical Surveillance
• Potential Health Effects
• Cleanup and Disposal
• Personal Hygiene
• Safety Hazards

A one hundred (100) question, multiple choice examination will be administered on the last day. A score of 70 percent or higher is recognized as a passing grade. Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility to apply for the NY State Contractor/Supervisor certification through the NY State Department of Labor.

Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form

Refresher Courses

EPA/NYS Worker Handler Refresher
Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form
 
EPA/NYS Contractor / Supervisor Refresher
Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form
 
EPA/NYS Inspector Refresher
Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form
 
EPA/NYS Inspector / Management Planner Refresher
Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form
 
NYS Project Monitor Refresher
Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form
 
NYS Air Sampling Technician Refresher
Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form
 
Asbestos Awareness
Links:    Course Schedule      Registration Form