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2024, 09-26-24, AC Pipe 8hr, Mashpee
Mashpee Water District
79 Industrial Drive
Mashpee, MA 02649
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Category: AC Pipe Training

 

8 HOUR OSHA CLASS II ASBESTOS TRAINING: 
ASBESTOS-CEMENT PIPE WORKER SAFETY

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.  IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW AND COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM.
WAITLIST REGISTRATION

Course ID # MWWA 11-008

Wastewater Approval # BC-2012-2494

Approved for Rhode Island Water Operator TCHs

MassDEP has issued guidance for the removal of Asbestos-Cement Pipe (ACP).  Employees working on the pipe must take training approved by the Department of Labor Standards to certify that they understand the proper safety protocols and acceptable work practices.  Certification will need to be renewed every 5 years.  This class will provide an understanding of:   

  • Types and uses of asbestos and identification of the material
  • The nature of asbestos-related diseases and routes of exposure
  • Applicable federal and state regulations regarding asbestos
  • Proper techniques for cutting and removing asbestos-cement pipe (ACP)
  • Pipe cutting demonstration(s) and pipe wrapping hands-on activity
  • Proper final visual inspection and waste disposal procedures
  • Review of MassDEP's AC Pipe Guidance Document and related reporting forms

Attendees must successfully pass a multiple choice exam to receive certification.  Those completing this seminar will be awarded 5.5 TCHs.  Credits approved for both water and wastewater operators as well as Rhode Island Water Operators.

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LOCATION:         Mashpee Water District

                             79 Industrial Dr. Mashpee, MA 02649

DATE:                  Thursday, September 26, 2024

TIME:                   8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

INSTRUCTOR:    ATC / Atlas Associates, Inc.

COST:                 MWWA/UAP Members: $250  Non-Members: $325

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AGENDA:        
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.             Registration & Introduction

8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.             Physical Characteristics of Asbestos

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.           Hazard Assessment

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.         BREAK

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.         Potential Health Effects Related to Asbestos Exposure

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.         Federal and States Regulations

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.         LUNCH (will be provided)

12:45 p.m.  1:45 p.m.           AC Pipe Work Practices, Tool Demonstrations

1:45 p.m.  2:00 p.m.             BREAK

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.             Hands-On Work Practices

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.             Visual Inspections

3:00 pm.  3:15 p.m.              Course Review

3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.             Course Examination & Evaluations

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CANCELLATION & ATTENDANCE POLICY: No Shows or Cancellations with less than 7 days notice will be charged a $125 cancellation fee.  Participants must attend 90% of the program and complete a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs and Asbestos Certification.  TCHs and Certification will not be issued until full payment is received.

***CLASS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE, PLEASE REGISTER EARLY***


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For more information: Download Flyer


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