(a) An ADS worker shall obtain basic training from an accredited or approved training provider, in accordance with Env-A 1814.04, or an employer through a program, or combination of programs, that covers no less than the following topics:
- (1) Asbestos identification, specifically including the identification of asbestos at asbestos disposal sites located in New Hampshire;
- (2) History, characteristics, and location of asbestos disposal sites in New Hampshire;
- (3) Human health effects due to asbestos exposure, including the relationship to smoking and contact information for smoking cessation;
- (4) Relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including Env-Sw 2100;
- (5) Personal protective equipment;
- (6) Medical monitoring;
(7) State of the art work practices for disturbing asbestos at asbestos disposal sites, including:
- a. Site characterization;
- b. Site control and site security;
- c. Neighborhood protection;
- d. Air monitoring and asbestos fiber control;
- e. Cut and fill techniques;
- f. Bulk containment, transportation, and disposal of asbestos waste;
- g. Decontamination procedures for personnel and equipment;
- h. Site closure requirements and clearance determinations pursuant to Env-Sw 2100;
- i. Sampling techniques; and
- j. Managing site emergencies; and
- (8) Best management practices for maintaining closed sites and protecting public health.
- (b) The basic training program shall be taught using a combination of lecture, interactive presentation, and hands-on activity.
- (c) The person or entity providing basic training pursuant to (a), above, shall create and provide to the ADS worker a written record showing that the ADS worker attended and completed basic training, including the date(s) of training and the name and signature of the person providing the training.
Source. (See Revision Note #1, Revision Note #2, and Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-A 1800) #14104, eff 11-1-24, EXPIRES: 11-1-34