AC Pipe - Initial Training

Classroom

The Asbestos Cement Pipe Worker Initial training provides the education required by Cal-OSHA for member agencies who repair breaks in AC pipes. The training includes a hands-on session that gives the students experience in constructing a mini chamber, setting up a regulated area, and performing a pipe cutting simulation.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate, please contact the California JPIA training division by email training@cjpia.org within two business days of the training date, noting that the Authority is closed on Fridays.

Topics Covered

Identifying Asbestos
Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure
Types of Asbestos Cement Pipe Products
Practices and Procedures for Minimizing Asbestos Exposure During Operations
Respirator Protection and PPE
Disassembling and Reassembling of Respirators
Review of Laws and Regulations
Hands-On Instruction

Duration:

4 hours

Code/regulation:

CalOSHA Title 8, Section 341.17

Frequency:

As Needed

Who Should Attend:

Employees Who Repair Breaks In AC Pipe