Take your professional skills to the next level with Canada’s premier NIOSH 582 equivalent training program, tailored for laboratory professionals specializing in Asbestos Analysis and Fiber Counting. This hands-on course uses phase contrast microscopy (PCM) and adheres to the rigorous standards of NIOSH Method 7400, ensuring you gain the expertise needed for regulatory compliance and industry excellence.
Delivered over three days, this program takes place conveniently at your own laboratory, using your equipment. This not only minimizes training costs but also streamlines your lab’s startup process. Designed for small groups of 2–3 participants, the training provides personalized attention and practical experience in a focused setting.
Explore the tentative program outline below and take the first step toward mastering fiber count testing today!
- Day 1: Foundations of Asbestos Air Monitoring and Regulations
- Introduction to the Course (online or in-person)
- Objectives and certification requirements.
- Overview of air monitoring technician roles.
- Background on Asbestos
- Characteristics and uses of asbestos fibers.
- Health hazards of asbestos exposure.
- Comparison of asbestos to non-asbestos fibers.
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations
- Key regulations: OSHA, NIOSH, EPA.
- Legal and health implications of non-compliance.
- Asbestos in Real-World Applications
- Typical asbestos project workflows.
- Introduction to building designs, ventilation, and envelopes.
- NIOSH and OSHA Analytical Methods
- NIOSH manual of analytical methods (NMAM): method #7400.
- Overview of OSHA ID-160 for asbestos in air.
- Aggressive sampling protocols.
- Occupational Exposure Assessment
- Regulatory requirements
- Practical implications
- Asbestos Clearance Test
- Regulatory requirements
- Practical implications
- Secondary testing by TEM
- Introduction to the Course (online or in-person)
- Day 2: Practical Sampling and Microscopy Techniques (in person)
- Air Sampling Equipment and Techniques
- Air sampling pumps: low-flow vs. high-flow systems.
- Primary and secondary calibration instruments (electronic, rotameters, dry calibrators, wet calibrators).
- Sampling media types: PCM Cassettes.
- Sample Collection and Handling
- Techniques for area, personal, and clearance sampling.
- Statistical sampling strategies and chain-of-custody protocols.
- Shipping requirements
- Microscope Overview
- PCM microscope components and operating principles.
- Microscope alignment and calibration techniques.
- Sample Preparation and Mounting
- Filter clearing and mounting procedures.
- Troubleshooting sample preparation errors.
- Chain of Custody
- Sampling record
- Troubleshooting sample preparation errors.
- Air Sampling Equipment and Techniques
- Day 3: Fiber Counting and QC (in person)
- Fiber Counting Rules
- Differentiating asbestos fibers from non-asbestos particles for OSHA ID-160
- Total fiber count NIOSH 7400
- Fiber counting rules and techniques
- Type A and B rules
- Understanding limit of detection
- Fiber Count Calculations
- Determining results using time-weighted averages.
- Recording and interpreting field and laboratory blanks.
- Proficiency and Quality Control
- Blind re-counts and internal proficiency programs.
- Reporting and documentation best practices.
- Record keeping
- Course Review and Knowledge Test
- Pump calibration and sample collection test
- Sample Preparation test
- Internal Proficiency test
- External Accreditation and Proficiency Testing
- ISO 17025
- External accreditation bodies: CALA, AIHA, IRRST
- Third party proficiency testing.
- Final Wrap-Up
- Feedback and Q&A session.
- Fiber Counting Rules
If you’re interested in this personalized one-on-one training, contact us today for a tailored quote and to discuss scheduling your future training session. Let us help you take the next step in advancing your laboratory’s capabilities!
