N.J. Admin. Code § 8:60-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:60-6.6 - Criteria for topics in asbestos abatement worker training course

(a) Training courses shall be designed and conducted to include, at a minimum, the following topics:

1. Background information on asbestos:

i. History of asbestos use; and

ii. Physical characteristics of asbestos.

2. Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures and standards;

3. Health effects related to asbestos exposure:

i. Effects of smoking; and

ii. Effects of smoking cessation, various smoking cessation methodologies and resources available to aid in smoking cessation;

4. Purposes and methods of asbestos monitoring and testing;

5. Case studies;

6. Personal protection of the worker (hands-on training required);

7. Preparation of the work area (hands-on training required);

8. Asbestos abatement and hazard reduction methods (hands-on training required);

9. Proper clean-up and disposal (hands-on training required);

10. Personal hygiene;

11. Decontamination (hands-on training required);

12. Additional safety hazards; and

13. Course review and course examination.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:60-6.6

Amended by R.1990 d.278, effective 6/4/1990.
See: 22 New Jersey Register 736(a), 22 New Jersey Register 1773(a).
Aerodynamics added at (c)1; (d)7 and (e) added; "Irritant Smoke Protocol" required for fit testing other protective equipment required at (q)1.
Amended by R.1995 d.193, effective 4/3/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 71(a), 27 New Jersey Register 1465(a).