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Health Science Associates Course Descriptions
HSA is proud to announce that we will be hosting classes in our Orange county training facility offered by the Continuing Education and Outreach Office of the Southern California NIOSH Education and Research Center at UCLA. We are excited about offering the Health and Safety community an Orange county location for these valuable courses given by the ERC's highly qualified staff. The first course, October 17th, will be Advanced Workplace Noise : Recognition, Measurement and Control. For more information see the Calendar page on our website or go directly to the COEH website to register.
We continue to provide a variety of training courses for the professionals in California, we've added a new Hazwoper Refresher course and Howard B. Spielman will be presenting a Radiation Safety Review Class in March 2012.
Additional Courses Available But Not Limited To:
- Confined Space Entry
- Asbestos AND/OR Lead Hazard Awareness Spanish Language class is available now! Call or email for schedule.
- Respiratory Protection/SCBA 16-hour O&M (Asbestos) Spanish Language class is available now!
- HAZWOPER Refreshers Beginning January 2012
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar., or phone (714) 220-3922 for customized scheduling.
Course Descriptions:
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Effective March 7, 2011 Health Science Associates' NIOSH 582 equivalency course has been reviewed by the AIHA Registry Programs, LLC and will be listed as an AIHA Registry Programs, LLC reviewed NIOSH 582 Equivalent course on the web listing at http://www.aiharegistries.org/AAR/Documents/NIOSH582_Weblist.pdf. AIHA Registry Programs, LLC has determined that Health Science Associates course meets the requirements detailed in the AIHA Registry Programs NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course Requirements for Listing document and is considered by the AIHA Registry Programs, LLC to be equivalent to the NIOSH 582 course. Congratulations to the Team!
"Sampling & Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust - NIOSH 582" Equivalent
Attendees will learn methods for the collection and quantitation of ambient air samples and personnel exposure. Attendees must pass the written final exam, complete in-class practical projects and quizzes, evaluate the required number of samples; and demonstrate proficiency in microscope alignment, calibration, and use. Class meets from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Refreshments are provided. A break area/kitchen is provided for attendees use with refrigerator, microwave, sink and storage for your convenience. Los Alamitos is located near Long Beach, Orange County and Los Angeles airports.
Ms. Kathy Jones, CIH, is the directing instructor for this course. Previously, Ms. Jones developed and directed HSA?s fully accredited industrial hygiene laboratory for thirteen years. Under her direction the laboratory went from a single person laboratory to a staff of 30 full-time chemists operating seven days per week/18 hours per day. Certifications and accreditations, including full AIHA Laboratory Accreditation, State of California Drinking Water and Hazardous Waste Certification and National Institutes for Standards and Technology Accreditation in Bulk and Airborne Asbestos Analysis, were obtained under her direction. Currently, Ms. Jones is a Site Assessor for the American Industrial Hygiene Association. This course provides state-of-the-art presentations, featuring multimedia projector, PowerPoint presentations as well as hands-on instruction by Certified Asbestos Consultants. All equipment, materials and supplies are provided by Health Science Associates. There is no need to bring your own microscope, but our recommendation is to enhance your experience by utilizing the microscope you will use on a regular basis.
Topics:
- Background information on asbestos including types of asbestos, health effects, medical surveillance, types of ACBM, PPE, and abatement.
- Federal/State/local regulations related to air monitoring.
- PCM vs. TEM comparison.
- Overview of NIOSH Method #7400 & OSHA Reference Method.
- Air sampling pumps and types of samples.
- Aggressive air sampling.
- Physics review: Properties of light, lenses & microscopes.
- Components of PCM microscope.
- Sample analysis.
- Statistics, fiber concentration formulas.
- Sampling and calibrating equipment.
- Sampling and counting procedures
- Use of microscopes
- Optical methods
- Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Hands-On Instruction in:
- Microscope Set-up & Calibration
- Airflow Calibration
- Sample Collection
- Filter Mounting
- Asbestos Counting
Please arrange to bring to class:
Your scientific calculator and the Microscope you use with the users manual or guide, if this is not possible, microscopes will be available during class.
Location: Los Alamitos, CA
Enjoy Southern California - Los Alamitos is close to several major attractions and airports.
Course Fee is $745.00 - Seating is limited, please register early.
Requirements:
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
Litigation Prevention for EH&S Practitioners
(Contact hours: 7, ABIH 1.0 CM Point, BCSP COC Credit: 0.625 point)
Issues involving the safety and health professionals are increasingly the subjects of law suits and sensationalism in the media. This one-day course focuses on providing an understanding of the fundamental precepts underlying litigation and enhancing the safety and health professional's knowledge of conduct and practices that will minimize the risk of the initiation of litigation.
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Be aware of the legal foundations for litigation related to safety and health issues.
- Be aware of litigation risks related to their role as employee and/or consultant.
- Be aware of safety and health related litigation risks pertaining to their employers and/or clients.
- Be able to use the awareness acquired via this course to enhance their job performance and/or consulting practice to minimize the litigation potentials for themselves, their employers and their clients.
Instructors: This course will be team taught by Howard B. Spielman and Alan M. Jones.
Howard B. Spielman, PE, CIH, CSP, REHS, has been president of Health Science Associates (HSA) for over 30 years. HSA is a multi-service occupational and environmental health and safety firm providing a wide range of consulting and technical services for industrial, commercial, governmental, professional, insurance, legal, community, and academia clients. Prior to founding HSA, Mr. Spielman was corporate manager of Environmental Health and Safety for Hughes Aircraft Company and Industrial Hygienist for Northrop Corporation and the City of Los Angeles. He has served as president of the California Safety Council and the California Industrial Hygiene Council.
Alan M. Jones is Managing Partner of Jones Turner, LLP. He has been involved in the insurance claims industry as a claims adjuster, claims manager, and trial lawyer, since 1973. His practice involves the interpretation and application of insurance coverage and liability under first-party property and third-party liability insurance policies. He has litigated in excess of 100 such matters, approximately 20 of them through trial.
Course Fee: (includes all course materials):
Early Registration Discount: $195.00 (Contact training@healthscience.com for more info)
Regular Registration: $225.00
Class size is limited to 25, so early enrollment is encouraged.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
Wondering if Lead Certification is Required for the type of work you do?
CDPH Accredited Lead Related Construction Training:
CERTIFICACION CDPH ENTRENAMIENTO RELACIONADO EN LA CONSTRUCCION CON PLOMO:
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When Certification Is Required
When Certification Is Not Required
LEAD SAFE WORK PRACTICES (Lead Awareness):
LA PRACTICA SEGURA DE TRABAJO CON PLOMO (Conocimiento general acerca del plomo):
7 Hours (7 Horas)
Offered in both English and Spanish / Ofresidas en ingles y español
Call 714-220-3922 and talk with our training department or email for more info - we can schedule dates to suit your needs and tailor classes to fit your tasks.
Llame al 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información.
CDPH — LEAD RELATED CONSTRUCTION General Continuing Education Refresher
(7 HOURS) CM POINTS = 1.0
This course is for Inspectors/Risk Assessors, Project Designers, Project Monitors, and Supervisors. Certified Workers should take the "Worker" Continuing Education refresher.
Course Fee:
$145.00
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
CDPH — LEAD RELATED CONSTRUCTION Worker Continuing Education Refresher
CDPH — CURSO DE REPASO PARA TRABAJADOR EN LA CONSTRUCCION
Course Fee (Costo):
$145.00
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
Marque 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información.
CDPH — LEAD RELATED CONSTRUCTION Worker Initial Training
CDPH — CURSO INICIAL RELACIONADO CON PLOMO PARA TRABAJADOR EN LA CONSTRUCCION
(24 HOURS) CM POINTS = 3.0
This course is designed for lead abatement contractor personnel who desire worker certifications. This course is required for persons seeking certification as Lead-Related Construction Workers by the California Department of Health Services and is a Prerequisite for the Lead Related Construction Supplemental Supervisor/Project Monitor course.
Course Fee (Costo):
$395.00
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
Marque 714-220-3922 para hablar con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o envíenos un correo electrónico para recibir más información.
CDPH — LEAD RELATED CONSTRUCTION supplemental Supervisor/project monitor
(16 HOURS) CM POINTS = 2.0
NOTE:
- Attended after LEAD RELATED CONSTRUCTION Worker Initial Training equals LEAD RELATED CONSTRUCTION Supervisor/project monitor initial training.
- Your certification must be renewed annually. For more information about applying for and renewing your certification, including application forms and instructions, click here.
This course is designed for lead abatement contractor personnel who desire certification as supervisor and consultant personnel who desire certification as project monitor. This course is required for persons seeking certification as Lead-Related Construction Supervisors or Project Monitors by the California Department of Health Services. Class is offered in English only - attendees must speak and read/write in English. The Lead Related Construction Work Initial Training is a Prerequisite. Attend both Classes together for $500.00 - That's a $190.00 discount!
Lead Certification Process Overview
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There are four main steps leading to lead-related construction certification:
There are experience and education requirements for qualification for some of the certification specialties. You can determine your eligibility for each of the types of certification by reviewing the eligibility page. If you have further questions about your eligibility, you can contact CDPH at 1-800-597-LEAD(5323) (outside California: 510-620-5694).
Everyone who wishes to be lead certified must first take training from a CDPH-accredited training provider. The type of training you need depends on the type of certification you want.
- Choosing a certification specialty
- Training requirements for each specialty
In addition to training, there are experience and education requirements for qualification for some of the certification specialties. See Application for Certification.
Each accredited lead-related construction course includes an end-of-course exam. In addition to that exam, there is also a separate state qualifying exam for the following specialties:
- Supervisor (given in English or Spanish
- Inspector/Assessor
- Project Monitor
- Project Designer
Applicants for Worker certification do not need to take the exam.
The state qualifying exam is administered by Cooperative Personnel Services. Visit their website, or call (916) 263-3644 for scheduling, exam application, and pricing information.
4. Application for Certification
This is the final step in the certification process. For new certifications, you should send an application CDPH/CLPPB containing:
- Application Form (optional for Workers)
- Proof of Experience (except Workers)
- Proof of Training, via the CDPH Course Completion Form
- Education documentation (except Workers and Supervisors)
- Photo (print or digital)
- Fee - for each specialty
Course Fee:
$295.00
The Lead Related Construction Work Initial Training is a Prerequisite. Attend both Classes together for $500.00 - That's a $190.00 discount!
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
CDPH — State Certification Exam Review
This is a special review class for people scheduled to take the state certification exam for:
- Project Monitor: Someone who oversees lead-related construction work to make sure that contract plans and specifications are followed, and who does testing after the work is complete to insure it was done properly.
- Supervisor: Someone who supervises lead workers and implements lead-related construction work and enforces the work practices that ensure worker safety.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
AHERA (ASBESTOS) TRAINING:
AHERA Training Classes
People who are involved in dealing with building materials that contain asbestos must be trained according to U.S. EPA requirements found in the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). The Business and Professions Code in California requires the same type of training as part of the process for becoming a certified asbestos consultant. Five separate "disciplines"; are defined in connection with this asbestos training: Worker, contractor/supervisor, building inspector, management planner, and project designer. To stay current in any of these disciplines, an individual must follow the initial course with annual refresher training. The content and duration for each course are specified in the AHERA model accreditation plan (MAP).
Also according to AHERA requirements, training providers who conduct the training must be approved. Title 8 CCR 341.16, "Approval of Asbestos Training and Course Providers for Training Requirements Relating to Asbestos-Related Work and AHERA", is the regulation which establishes the asbestos training course approval process in California. It is based on the EPA MAP, and is administered by the Asbestos Consultant and Trainer Approval Unit in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
ASBESTOS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING (O & M)
(16 HOURS)
Initial and Refresher training for maintenance workers involved in general maintenance and asbestos material repair tasks. The course agenda includes: Federal and State regulations; proper asbestos-related work practices; respirator user, care, and fit testing; protective clothing; hands-on exercises; and proper decontamination procedures. This course fulfills training requirements for OSHA Class III work, for OSHA Competent Person for Classes III and IV, and AHERA O&M.
Course Fee:
Contact Training Department
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
Llame 714-220-3922 y able con nuestro departamento de entrenamiento o coreo electronico para mas informacion.
AHERA WORKER REFRESHER
(8 HOURS)
Course Fee:
$155.00
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
AHERA BUILDING INSPECTOR (4 HOURS - AM)
AHERA MANAGEMENT PLANNER (4 HOURS - PM)
(4 HOURS each) CM POINTS = 0.5 each
This two part course is broken into morning and afternoon sessions.
Course Fee:
$85.00 for each course session.
Registration forms must be returned in order to be considered enrolled. Walk-ins may not be accommodated - please contact Health Science Associates for more details.
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
AHERA PROJECT DESIGNER
(8 HOURS) CM POINTS = 1.0
Course Fee:
$155.00
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.
AHERA CONTRACTOR SUPERVISOR REFRESHER
(8 HOURS) CM POINTS = 1.0
Course Fee:
$155.00
Class Dates:
Email Training for planned course schedule, or visit our class calendar.