N.J. Admin. Code § 8:60-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 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).