The inspector training course shall adequately address the following topics:

1. (1) Background information on asbestos:

   1. (A) Identification of asbestos and examples;
   2. (B) Discussion of the uses and locations of asbestos in buildings; and
   3. (C) Physical appearance of asbestos;

2. (2) Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure:

   1. (A) Nature of asbestos-related diseases;
   2. (B) Routes of exposure;
   3. (C) Dose-response relationships and the lack of a safe exposure level;
   4. (D) Synergistic effect between cigarette smoking and asbestos exposure;
   5. (E) Latency periods for asbestos-related diseases; and

   6. (F) Discussion of the relationship of asbestos exposure to:

      1. (i) Asbestosis;
      2. (ii) Lung cancer;
      3. (iii) Mesothelioma; and
      4. (iv) Cancers of other organs;

3. (3) Functions and qualifications and role of inspectors:

   1. (A) Discussions of prior experience and qualifications for inspectors and management planners;
   2. (B) Discussions of the functions of an accredited inspector as compared to those of an accredited management planner; and
   3. (C) Discussion of inspection process including inventory of ACM and physical assessment;

4. (4) Legal liabilities and defenses:

   1. (A) Responsibilities of the inspector and management planner;
   2. (B) Discussion of comprehensive general liability policies;
   3. (C) Claims-made and occurrence-based policies;
   4. (D) Environmental and pollution liability policy clauses;
   5. (E) State liability insurance requirements; and
   6. (F) Bonding and the relationship of insurance availability to bond availability;

5. (5)

   1. (A) Understanding building systems.

   2. (B) The interrelationship between building systems including:

      1. (i) Overview of common building physical plan layout;
      2. (ii) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system types;
      3. (iii) Physical organization, and where asbestos is found on HVAC components;
      4. (iv) Building mechanical systems, their types and organization, and where to look for asbestos on such systems;
      5. (v) Inspecting electrical systems, including appropriate safety precautions; and
      6. (vi) Reading blueprints and as-built drawings;

6. (6) Public, employee, and building occupant relations:

   1. (A) Notifying employee organizations about the inspection;
   2. (B) Signs to warn building occupants;
   3. (C) Tact in dealing with occupants and the press;
   4. (D) Scheduling of inspections to minimize disruptions; and
   5. (E) Education of building occupants about actions being taken;

7. (7) Preinspection planning and review of previous inspection records:

   1. (A) Scheduling the inspection and obtaining access;
   2. (B) Building record review;
   3. (C) Identification of probable homogeneous areas from blueprints or as-built drawings;
   4. (D) Consultation with maintenance or building personnel;
   5. (E) Review of previous inspection, sampling, and abatement records of a building; and
   6. (F) Role of the inspector in exclusions for previously performed inspections;

8. (8) Inspecting for friable and nonfriable ACM and assessing the condition of friable ACM:

   1. (A) Procedures to follow in conducting visual inspections for friable and nonfriable ACM;
   2. (B) Types of building materials that may contain asbestos;
   3. (C) Touching materials to determine friability;
   4. (D) Open return air plenums and their importance in HVAC systems;

   5. (E) Assessing:

      1. (i) Damage;
      2. (ii) Significant damage;
      3. (iii) Potential damage; and
      4. (iv) Potential significant damage;
   6. (F) Amount of suspected ACM, both in total quantity and as a percentage of the total area;
   7. (G) Type of damage;
   8. (H) Accessibility;
   9. (I) Material's potential for disturbance;
   10. (J) Known or suspected causes of damage or significant damage; and
   11. (K) Deterioration as assessment factors;

9. (9) Bulk sampling and documentation of asbestos:

   1. (A) Detailed discussion of the "Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing Materials” (EPA 560/5-85-03 0ctober 1985) and any subsequent revisions;
   2. (B) Techniques to ensure sampling in a randomly distributed manner for other than friable surfacing materials;
   3. (C) Sampling of nonfriable materials;
   4. (D) Techniques for bulk sampling;
   5. (E) Inspector sampling and repair equipment;
   6. (F) Patching or repair of damage from sampling;
   7. (G) Discussion of polarized light microscopy;
   8. (H) Choosing an accredited laboratory to analyze bulk samples; and
   9. (I) Quality control and quality assurance procedures;

10. (10) Inspector respiratory protection and personal protective equipment:

    1. (A) Classes and characteristics of respirator types;
    2. (B) Limitations of respirators;
    3. (C) Proper selection and inspection;
    4. (D) Donning, use, maintenance, and storage procedures for respirators;
    5. (E) Methods for field testing of the face piece-to-face seal (positive- and negative-pressure fit checks);
    6. (F) Qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures;
    7. (G) Variability between field and laboratory protection factors that alter respiratory fit, e.g., facial hair;
    8. (H) Components of a proper respiratory protection program;
    9. (I) Selection and use of personal protective clothing; and
    10. (J) Use, storage, and handling of non-disposable clothing;

11. (11) Record keeping and writing the inspection report:

    1. (A) Labeling of samples and keying sample identification to sampling location;
    2. (B) Recommendations on sample labeling;
    3. (C) Detailing of ACM inventory;
    4. (D) Photographs of selected sampling areas and examples of ACM condition; and
    5. (E) Information required for school buildings under the Toxic Substances Control Act, Title II, § 203(i)(1);

12. (12)

    1. (A) Regulatory review.

    2. (B) The following topics should be covered:

       1. (i) NESHAP, 40 C.F.R. pt. 61, subpts. A and M;
       2. (ii) United States Environmental Protection Agency Worker Protection Rule, 40 C.F.R. pt. 763, subpt. G;
       3. (iii) United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration Asbestos Construction Standard, 29 C.F.R. § 1926.1101;
       4. (iv) United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration respirator requirements, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.134;
       5. (v) The Friable Asbestos in Schools Rule, 40 C.F.R. pt. 763, subpt. E; and
       6. (vi) Applicable Arkansas and local regulations including but not limited to the items listed in 20 CAR § 860-1307, and the effects, if any, on public and nonpublic schools or commercial or public buildings;

13. (13)

    1. (A) Field trip.

    2. (B) This includes a field exercise including:

       1. (i) Walk-through inspection;
       2. (ii) On-site discussion about information gathering and the determination of sampling locations;
       3. (iii) On-site practice in physical assessment; and
       4. (iv) Classroom discussion of field exercise; and

14. (14)

    1. (A) Course review.
    2. (B) A review of key aspects of the training course.

Codification Notes: The Toxic Substances Control Act was enacted as Pub. L. No. 94-469.