N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 10 § 73.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 73.6 - Topics and requirements for annual refresher asbestos safety training programs

The refresher safety training programs shall be specific to each discipline. Refresher programs shall be conducted as separate and distinct programs and not combined with any other training during the period of the refresher program. Upon successful completion of the annual refresher program the student shall have his/her accreditation extended for an additional year from the date of completion of the refresher program.

(a) All sections of this Part relative to requirements for training providers, instructor credentials and application procedures are also applicable to annual refresher training programs.

(b) The annual refresher training program for inspectors shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal and local regulations;

(2) review of key aspects of the inspector function;

(3) case studies to highlight important considerations; and

(4) developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures.

(c) The annual refresher training program for allied trades shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal and local regulations;

(2) developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures;

(3) case studies to highlight important work safety concepts; and

(4) review and update of key aspects of allied trades functions.

(d) The annual refresher training program for asbestos project air sampling technician shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal and local regulations;

(2) review and update of key aspects of functions performed by asbestos project air sampling technicians;

(3) developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures; and

(4) case studies to highlight important concepts.

(e) The annual refresher training program for operations and maintenance workers shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal, and local regulations;

(2) review of key aspects of functions performed and developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures; and

(3) review of recognition of damaged asbestos material and proper methods of handling asbestos material.

(f) The annual refresher training program for management planner shall include the inspector refresher training program as described in subdivision (b) of this section and will include at a minimum the following additional topics:

(1) review and update of key functions performed;

(2) review and update of relevant State, Federal and local regulations;

(3) developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures; and

(4) case studies to highlight important concepts.

(g) The annual refresher training program for project designer shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal and local regulations;

(2) review and update of key aspects of functions performed and developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures; and

(3) case studies to highlight important concepts.

(h) The annual refresher training program for asbestos handler shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal and local regulations;

(2) review and update of key aspects of functions performed and developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures; and

(3) case studies to highlight important safety concepts.

(i) The annual refresher training program for contractor/supervisor shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal and local regulations;

(2) review and update of key aspects of functions performed including, but not limited to, developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures, work area inspection procedures and recordkeeping required by State and Federal regulations; and

(3) case studies to highlight important concepts.

(j) The annual refresher training program for project monitor shall include the following topics:

(1) review and update of State, Federal, and local regulations;

(2) review and update of key aspects of functions performed including, but not limited to developments in state-of-the-art work practices and safety procedures, work area inspection procedures, air sampling strategies, and recordkeeping; and

(3) case studies to highlight important concepts.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 § 73.6