Training Courses
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for customized scheduling or
phone (714) 220-3922.
HSA is certified by Cal/OSHA as a training provider for all AHERA (asbestos) refresher courses and is certified by the
Department of Public Health (CDPH) as a training provider
for lead worker, lead supervisor/project monitor, and
all lead continuing education courses.
CDPH Accredited Lead Related Construction Training
- CDPH Training Overview »
- CIH COURSE - has been APPROVED by CDPH - next class: July 20-22, 2020.
- 24 hr Worker Initial Training »
- 16 hr Supplemental Supervisor/Project Monitor »
- 8 hr Worker Refresher »
- 8 hr General Refresher »
Course Descriptions
NIOSH 582 - Sampling & Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust.
Hours:
(32 hour)
Course Fee:
$1195 - Seating is limited, please register early.
Description:
"Sampling & Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust - NIOSH 582" Equivalent
Attendees will learn methods for the collection and quantitation of ambient air samples and personnel exposure. Attendees must pass the written final exam, complete in-class practical projects and quizzes, evaluate the required number of samples; and demonstrate proficiency in microscope alignment, calibration, and use. Class meets from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Refreshments are provided. A break area/kitchen is provided for attendees use with refrigerator, microwave, sink and storage for your convenience. Los Alamitos is located near Long Beach, Orange County and Los Angeles airports.
Ms. Kathy Jones, CIH, is the directing instructor for this course. Previously, Ms. Jones developed and directed HSA's fully accredited industrial hygiene laboratory for thirteen years. Under her direction the laboratory went from a single person laboratory to a staff of 30 full-time chemists operating seven days per week/18 hours per day. Certifications and accreditations, including full AIHA Laboratory Accreditation, State of California Drinking Water and Hazardous Waste Certification and National Institutes for Standards and Technology Accreditation in Bulk and Airborne Asbestos Analysis, were obtained under her direction. Currently, Ms. Jones is a Site Assessor for the American Industrial Hygiene Association. This course provides state-of-the-art presentations, featuring multimedia projector, PowerPoint presentations as well as hands-on instruction by Certified Asbestos Consultants. All equipment, materials and supplies are provided by Health Science Associates. There is no need to bring your own microscope, but our recommendation is to enhance your experience by utilizing the microscope you will use on a regular basis.
Topics:
- Background information on asbestos including types of asbestos, health effects, medical surveillance, types of ACBM, PPE, and abatement.
- Federal/State/local regulations related to air monitoring.
- PCM vs. TEM comparison.
- Overview of NIOSH Method #7400 & OSHA Reference Method.
- Air sampling pumps and types of samples.
- Aggressive air sampling.
- Physics review: Properties of light, lenses & microscopes.
- Components of PCM microscope.
- Sample analysis.
- Statistics, fiber concentration formulas.
- Sampling and calibrating equipment.
- Sampling and counting procedures
- Use of microscopes
- Optical methods
- Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Hands-On Instruction in:
- Microscope Set-up & Calibration
- Airflow Calibration
- Sample Collection
- Filter Mounting
- Asbestos Counting
Please arrange to bring to class:
Your scientific calculator and the Microscope you use with the users manual or guide, if this is not possible, microscopes will be available during class.
Location: Los Alamitos, CA
Enjoy Southern California - Los Alamitos is close to several major attractions and airports.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
CDPH Accredited Lead Related Construction Training
There are some situations in which you are legally required to be CDPH Lead-Related Construction (LRC) certified. Even if certification is not required in your situation, CDPH encourages you to become trained and certified to help protect yourself, your family and your clients from lead poisoning. The following questions may help you decide if you need to be certified.
- Contractor State License Board Bulletin: #08-04 - New Lead Exposure Safety Regulations for Contractors
- When Certification Is Required
- When Certification Is Not Required
- How to become certified.
8 hr Worker Refresher or 8 hr Lead General Refresher?
If you are applying for a new certificate and it has been more than 1 year since you completed your CDPH-approved training, you must "refresh" that training by taking CDPH-approved Continuing Education before applying for certification. The type of continuing education you should take depends on which lead certificate(s) you want to get. See the chart below.
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Type of Certificate |
Required "Refresher" Continuing Education |
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Inspector/Assessor |
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Supervisor |
General Continuing Education (7 contact hours); or |
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Worker |
To learn more, visit the California Lead-Related Construction Program website »
CDPH — 24 hr Working Lead-Safe — A Lead-Related Construction Work Course:
Hours:
(24 hours) CM POINTS = 3.0
Course Fee:
$435.00
Course Description:
This course is for those who plan to do lead abatement activities under the direction of a supervisor. This is a requirement to become a State Certified Lead Worker by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). For more information, visit the following link http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CLPPB/Pages/LRCWhichCert.aspx
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
CDPH — 16 hr Supplemental Supervisor/Project Monitor
Hours:
(16 hours) CM Points = 2.0
Course Fee:
$335.00
The Lead Related Construction Work Initial Training is a Prerequisite. Attend both Classes together for $700.00!
Course Description:
This course is designed for lead abatement contractor personnel who desire certification as supervisor and consultant personnel who desire certification as project monitor. This course is required for persons seeking certification as Lead-Related Construction Supervisors or Project Monitors by the California Department of Health Services. Class is offered in English only - attendees must speak and read/write in English. The Lead Related Construction Work Initial Training is a Prerequisite.
Lead Certification Process Overview. There are four main steps leading to lead-related construction certification:
1. Eligibility
There are experience and education requirements for qualification for some of the certification specialties. You can determine your eligibility for each of the types of certification by reviewing the eligibility page. If you have further questions about your eligibility, you can contact CDPH at 1-800-597-LEAD(5323) (outside California: 510-620-5694).
Everyone who wishes to be lead certified must first take training from a CDPH-accredited training provider. The type of training you need depends on the type of certification you want.
- Choosing a certification specialty
- Training requirements for each specialty
In addition to training, there are experience and education requirements for qualification for some of the certification specialties. See Application for Certification.
3. Exam
Each accredited lead-related construction course includes an end-of-course exam. In addition to that exam, there is also a separate state qualifying exam for the following specialties:
- Supervisor (given in English or Spanish)
- Inspector/Assessor
- Project Monitor
- Project Designer
Applicants for Worker certification do not need to take the exam.
The state qualifying exam is administered by Cooperative Personnel Services. Visit their website at http://www.cps.ca.gov/, or call (916) 263-3644 for scheduling, exam application, and pricing information.
4. Application for Certification
This is the final step in the certification process. For new certifications, you should send an application CDPH/CLPPB containing:
- Application Form (optional for Workers)
- Proof of Experience (except Workers)
- Proof of Training, via the CDPH Course Completion Form
- Education documentation (except Workers and Supervisors)
- Photo (print or digital)
- Fee - for each specialty
To learn more, visit Lead Certification Process Overview »
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
CDPH — 8 hr Worker Refresher
Hours:
(7 hours) CM Points = 1.0
Course Fee:
$185.00
Course Description:
If you are applying for a new certificate and it has been more than 1 year since you completed your CDPH-approved training, you must "refresh" that training by taking CDPH-approved Worker Continuing Education before applying for certification. For more information, visit the following link http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CLPPB/Pages/LRCTrain.aspx
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
CDPH — General Continuing Education Refresher
Hours:
(7 hours) CM Points = 1.0
Course Fee:
$185.00
Course Description:
This course is for Inspectors/Risk Assessors, Sampling Technician, Project Designers, Project Monitors, and Supervisors.
Note: Certified Workers should take the "Worker" Continuing Education Refresher.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
AHERA Refresher Training Overview
People who are involved in dealing with building materials that contain asbestos must be trained according to U.S. EPA requirements found in the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). The Business and Professions Code in California requires the same type of training as part of the process for becoming a certified asbestos consultant. Five separate "disciplines"; are defined in connection with this asbestos training: Worker, contractor/supervisor, building inspector, management planner, and project designer. To stay current in any of these disciplines, an individual must follow the initial course with annual refresher training. The content and duration for each course are specified in the AHERA model accreditation plan (MAP).
Also according to AHERA requirements, training providers who conduct the training must be approved. Title 8 CCR 341.16, "Approval of Asbestos Training and Course Providers for Training Requirements Relating to Asbestos-Related Work and AHERA", is the regulation which establishes the asbestos training course approval process in California. It is based on the EPA MAP, and is administered by the Asbestos Consultant and Trainer Approval Unit in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
8 hr AHERA Worker Refresher
Hours:
(8 hours / 8 horas)
Course Fee:
$155.00
Course Description:
This course re-certifies individuals to remove, encapsulate, enclose, repair or disturb friable or non-friable asbestos, and to handle asbestos material in any manner which may result in the release of asbestos fiber on an asbestos abatement project. During this course, students will receive an overview of OSHA, AHERA, NESHAP; acceptable work practices; workplace safety; and air monitoring techniques. Completing an annual 8-hour refresher course is required to maintain certification.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | Llame al 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información. | |
8 hr AHERA Contractor Supervisor Refresher
Hours:
(8 hours / 8 horas)
Course Fee:
$155.00
Course Description:
This course re-certifies individuals to supervise and direct asbestos workers performing abatement activities. The supervisor is also responsible for performing the duties of the OSHA competent person for the asbestos project, consistent with current EPA and OSHA regulations. Some of the topics covered are regulatory review of OSHA, AHERA and NESHAP; health effects; asbestos abatement work practices; air monitoring; contract specifications; and supervisory skills and recordkeeping. Completing an annual 8-hour refresher course is required to maintain certification.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | Llame al 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información. | |
4 hr AHERA Building Inspector Refresher
Hours:
(4 hours / 4 horas) CM POINTS = 0.5 each
Course Fee:
$85.00 for each course session.
Course Description:
This course re-certifies AHERA Building Inspectors to determine the presence and location of asbestos containing materials in a building and to write the report to document these findings. Completing an annual 4-hour refresher course is required to maintain certification.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | Llame al 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información. | |
4 hr AHERA Management Planner Refresher
Hours:
(4 hours / 4 horas) CM POINTS = 0.5
Course Fee:
$85.00
Course Description:
The management plan is a required document that specifies training, cleaning, work practices, and surveillance to maintain asbestos-containing materials in good condition. The course reviews federal and sate regulations; key functions; and discuss some cases. Completing an annual 4-hour refresher course is required to maintain certification.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
8 hr AHERA Project Designer Refresher
Hours:
(8 hours / 8 horas) CM Points = 1.0
Course Fee:
$155.00
Course Description:
This refresher training re-certifies individuals to plan the scope, timing, phasing, and remediation methods for an asbestos project. Accreditation as a Project Designer allows one to apply knowledge of building construction in the design and development of abatement projects, abatement specifications, bidding documents, architectural drawings, and schematic representations of material locations. Completing an annual 8-hour refresher course is required to maintain certification.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | Llame al 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información. | |
Additional Classes
2 hr Asbestos Awareness Register Now
Hours:
(2 hours)
Course Fee:
Email Training for more information.
Course Description:
This course covers the minimum training elements, which include the quantity, location, manner of use, release, and storage of asbestos, and the specific nature of operations which could result in exposure to asbestos; the health effects associated with asbestos exposure; the relationship between smoking and exposure to asbestos; engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee’s job assignment; procedures to protect employees from exposure to asbestos, such as work practices, emergency and clean-up procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and the contend of the Cal/OSHA standard 1529.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
16 hr Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Training
Hours:
(16 hours)
Course Fee:
Email Training for more information.
Course Description:
Initial and Refresher training for maintenance workers involved in general maintenance and asbestos material repair tasks. The course agenda includes: Federal and State regulations; proper asbestos-related work practices; respirator user, care, and fit testing; protective clothing; hands-on exercises; and proper decontamination procedures. This course fulfills training requirements for OSHA Class III work, for OSHA Competent Person for Classes III and IV, and AHERA O&M.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
2 hr Lead Awareness Register Now
Hours:
(2 hours)
Course Fee:
Email Training for more information.
Course Description:This course provides basic information about lead and its hazards. The awareness- level training is designed for workers who are required to work around lead or lead-containing materials but who do not perform lead-based paint abatement work. The topics discussed include health hazards; what activities involve potential exposure; lead detection; exposure limits; minimizing potential exposure; and the content of the Cal/OSHA standards for general industry and/or construction.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | ||
Lead Safe Work Practices
Hours:
Email Training for more information.
Course Fee:
Email Training for more information.
Course Description:
This training applies to individuals doing lead hazard reduction, rehabilitation and maintenance work that involves surfaces with presumed or identified lead-based paint. The topics covered are Worksite Preparation and Containment, Prohibited Methods, Worksite Cleanup, and Worker Protection.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | Llame al 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información. | |
Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Refresher
Hours:
Email Training for more information.
Course Fee:
Email Training for more information.
Course Description:
This course recertifies individuals to perform operations, maintenance and repair activities which may disturb minor quantities of ACM, PACM or asbestos material. Operations and Maintenance certification permits workers to perform OSHA Class III and IV asbestos work only on minor asbestos projects. Minor asbestos projects must be associated with repairs required in the performance of emergency or routine maintenance activity, and is not intended solely as asbestos abatement.
Class Dates: Click to view Course Calendar or Email Training
Course Offering Guidelines:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Health Science Associates reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum of three students have not registered.
| We can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks. | ||
| Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or Email our Training Coordinator for more info. | Llame al 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información. | |