DHS 159.32(1)(e)(e) Overview of abatement control options.
DHS 159.32(1)(f)(f) Hazard assessment considerations, including friability.
DHS 159.32(2)(2)Health effects. Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure, including all of the following:
DHS 159.32(2)(a)(a) The nature of asbestos-related diseases.
DHS 159.32(2)(b)(b) Routes of exposure.
DHS 159.32(2)(c)(c) Dose-response relationship and the lack of a safe exposure level.
DHS 159.32(2)(d)(d) Synergistic effect between cigarette smoking and asbestos exposure.
DHS 159.32(2)(e)(e) Latency periods for asbestos-related diseases.
DHS 159.32(2)(f)(f) Relationship of asbestos exposure to asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and cancers of other organs.
DHS 159.32(3)(3)Personal protective equipment. The use of personal protective equipment, including all of the following:
DHS 159.32(3)(a)(a) Classes and characteristics of respirators, including respirator protection factors.
DHS 159.32(3)(b)(b) Limitations of respirators.
DHS 159.32(3)(c)(c) Proper respirator selection, inspection, donning, use, maintenance, and storage procedures.
DHS 159.32(3)(d)(d) Selection of cartridges.
DHS 159.32(3)(e)(e) Methods for field testing of the facepiece-to-face seal, including positive and negative pressure fit checks.
DHS 159.32(3)(f)(f) Qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures.
DHS 159.32(3)(g)(g) Variability between field and laboratory protection and factors that alter respirator fit, such as facial hair.
DHS 159.32(3)(h)(h) Components of a proper respiratory protection program and employer responsibilities.
DHS 159.32(3)(i)(i) Selection and use of disposable and non-disposable personal protective clothing.
DHS 159.32(3)(j)(j) Regulations covering personal protective equipment.
DHS 159.32(3)(k)(k) A demonstration of donning, fit checking and fit testing.
DHS 159.32(3)(L)(L) Hands-on skills training and practice in the following:
DHS 159.32(3)(L)1.1. Selecting proper respirators and cartridges.
DHS 159.32(3)(L)2.2. Inspecting, disassembling, cleaning and assembling half-face respirators.
DHS 159.32(3)(L)3.3. Donning and doffing personal protective clothing.
DHS 159.32(4)(4)Abatement project work practices. State-of-the-art work practices for asbestos abatement projects, including all of the following:
DHS 159.32(4)(a)(a) Assessment of the work area, including:
DHS 159.32(4)(a)1.1. Site preparation considerations.
DHS 159.32(4)(a)2.2. Conducting a negative exposure assessment.