Intended audience

This course is required for University personnel who perform maintenance and alterations work on building materials that contain lead or <1% asbestos in wallboard systems. This refresher is required annually after taking Asbestos <1% and Lead Work Practices Initial.

Description

This course refreshes learners’ knowledge of procedures to reduce exposure to wallboard systems containing <1% asbestos and/or lead-containing materials during disturbance or cleanup. It covers types of regulated materials, health impacts, work practices, personal protective equipment, and waste disposal. This course addresses PCB regulations but not removal. Abatement or cleanup of other asbestos-containing materials is not included.

To schedule training, please email our training office. 

Regulations and resources

WAC 296-62-07722

WAC 296-62-07521 

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.