DHS 159.29(3)(a)(a) Classes and characteristics of respirators, including respirator protection factors. DHS 159.29(3)(c)(c) Proper respirator selection, inspection, donning, use, maintenance, and storage procedures. DHS 159.29(3)(e)(e) Methods for field testing of the face piece-to-face seal, including positive and negative pressure fit checks. DHS 159.29(3)(g)(g) Variability between field and laboratory protection and factors that alter respirator fit, such as facial hair. DHS 159.29(3)(h)(h) Components of a proper respiratory protection program and employer responsibilities. DHS 159.29(3)(i)(i) Selection and use of disposable and non-disposable personal protective clothing. DHS 159.29(3)(L)2.2. Inspecting, disassembling, cleaning and assembling half-face respirators. DHS 159.29(4)(4) Medical monitoring. Medical monitoring, including worker protection requirements under OSHA and EPA for physical examinations, pulmonary function test, chest e-rays and medical history for each employee. DHS 159.29(5)(5) Exterior abatement work practices. State-of-the-art work practices for exterior abatement projects, including all of the following: DHS 159.29(5)(h)(h) Work practices for removal, enclosure and repair of asbestos-containing material. DHS 159.29(5)(m)(m) Controlling for possible impact of roofing and siding activities on interior asbestos-containing materials. DHS 159.29(5)(o)(o) Proper waste handling and disposal, including systems for lowering roofing and siding materials to minimize breakage. DHS 159.29(6)(6) Personal hygiene. Personal hygiene, including all of the following: DHS 159.29(6)(c)(c) Avoidance of eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum or tobacco in the work area. DHS 159.29(7)(7) Other safety hazards. Additional safety hazards encountered during abatement activities and how to deal with them including all of the following: DHS 159.29(8)(8) Asbestos regulations. Asbestos-related regulations for workers, including all of the following: DHS 159.29(8)(a)(a) Overview of federal and state government agencies that regulate asbestos removal. DHS 159.29(8)(b)(b) Overview of EPA national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants under 40 CFR 61 subparts A, general provisions, and M, national emissions standards for asbestos. DHS 159.29(8)(e)(e) Overview of current state asbestos-related regulations of the department of safety and professional services under ch. SPS 332, department of natural resources under ch. NR 447, and this chapter, including asbestos training and certification requirements, procedures for submitting an application for certification, required fees, and provisional certification. DHS 159.29 HistoryHistory: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09; correction in (8) (e) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673. DHS 159.30DHS 159.30 Curriculum requirements for exterior asbestos supervisor initial course. The initial training course for the exterior asbestos supervisor discipline shall be one training day in length. Course instruction shall include: lecture, supplemented with audiovisual materials, and learning exercises and activities; at least 3 hours of hands-on skills training and practice; course review with time to answer questions; a written course test that meets the requirements under s. DHS 159.22 (16); and time to assist students to complete the department application for certification. Instruction for the exterior asbestos supervisor initial training course shall address all of the following topics: DHS 159.30(1)(1) Bulk sampling. Bulk sampling of non-friable exterior suspect asbestos-containing materials, including all of the following: DHS 159.30(1)(b)(b) Techniques to ensure sampling in a randomly distributed manner for other than friable surfacing materials. DHS 159.30(1)(i)(i) Sample analysis recommended by EPA be performed by laboratories accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). DHS 159.30(1)(j)2.2. Determining proper number of samples to take and locations for taking bulk samples. DHS 159.30(1)(j)4.4. Taking samples using a variety of tools on non-asbestos containing material. DHS 159.30(2)(2) Air monitoring. Air sampling for airborne asbestos fibers, including all of the following: DHS 159.30(2)(a)(a) Sampling equipment including high volume and low volume sampling pumps. DHS 159.30(2)(b)(b) Sampling media, including types of filter and cassettes, cassette orientation, storage, and shipment. DHS 159.30(2)(c)(c) Calibration techniques and frequency of calibration including record keeping and field work documentation and calculations. DHS 159.30(2)(d)(d) Phase contrast microscopy air sampling and its limitations including cassette overloading and inability to identify asbestos structures. DHS 159.30(2)(f)(f) Sampling strategies, types of air samples (personal breathing zone versus fixed-station area) sampling locations and number of samples to be collected, minimum and maximum air volumes. DHS 159.30(2)(h)1.1. Air sampling equipment selection and set-up for area and personal air monitoring. DHS 159.30(2)(h)2.2. Calibration of air monitoring equipment including primary and secondary standards.
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