| NIOSH 582 Equivalent Course
Air Analytics is accredited by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations: Training Provider 0001209, Training Course 0006278.
We deliver State-of-the-art presentations featuring multimedia projectors and PowerPoint presentations, supplemented by field-specific training videos.
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Phase Contrast Microscopy Course
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| Low & Hi Vol Pump Calibration Lab |
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Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust
(NIOSH 582 Equivalent Course)
NIOSH 582 equivalent course for the microscopical identification of airborne asbestos fibers. Meets mandatory training requirements specified in AHERA, OSHA and the State of Florida.
State-of-the-art presentation featuring multimedia projector, PowerPoint presentations and asbestos-related movies. All equipment, materials and supplies are provided by Air Analytics. There is no need to bring your own microscope. (You may bring it if you would like to learn to adjust and use your own). We feature NIKON and Olympus PCM microscopes.
Students learn methods for the collection and quantitation of ambient air samples and personnel exposure. Students 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.
Course Content
- 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
- Daily PCM Jeopardy Game Review
Laboratories in:
- Microscope Set-up & Calibration
- Airflow Calibration
- Sample Collection
- Filter Mounting
- Asbestos Counting
Who Should Attend
Microscopists, air sampling technicians, and industrial hygienists whose jobs include sampling and analyzing for asbestos fibers, fiberglass and man-made mineral fibers will benefit most from this course. A good background in basic algebra and the ability to use a calculator with square and square-root functions is essential.
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Training at your Site
Air Analytics can bring any of our courses to your site, at a reasonable cost. Realize the hotel, meals, and travel savings of sending your staff away, by having us customize our training to your needs, onsite. We will bring all necessary instruments, supplies and even the snacks. Call us for a free quote.
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Registration Information
Course tuition is $895.00. Tuition includes course manual, handouts, scientific calculator, snack and beverage breaks.
Registration is limited to 12 participants. Advanced registration is required and accepted in the order received. We accept payment by checks, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover.
You may register on our class schedule page http://www.airanalytics.com/classschedule.html, or call us at (407) 359-1974 or fax us at (407) 366-9895.
Air Analytics may cancel courses as necessary (although we have never cancelled a course). Our cancellation policy -- cancellations must be in writing. Refunds, minus a $50 cancellation fee, will be issued up to one week before the day of the course; after that, tuition fees are forfeited. Participant substitutions are permitted with 48-hour notice.
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Location & Accommodations
Air Analytics is located at 2582 Connection Point, (formerly Mikler Road), Suite 1000, Oviedo, Florida 32765.
The following is a list of nearby accommodations.
11651 University Boulevard, Orlando, FL (800) 257-1562 () 7.4 mi E
Residence Inn UCF 11651 University Blvd., Orlando, FL (7.4 miles) Tel (407) 257-1562
11805 Research Pkwy, Orlando, FL (407) 737-6075 () 8.0 mi E
La Quinta Inn & Suites UCF 11805 Research Pkwy, Orlando, FL (8.0 miles) Tel. (407) 737-6075
Radisson Hotel Orlando-UCF (Near Research Park) - more info »
1724 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL (407) 658-9008 () 8.3 mi E
Radisson Hotel UCF 1724 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL (8.3 miles) Tel (407) 658-9008
1959 N. Alasaya Trail, Orlando, FL (407) 992-5000 () 8.3 mi E
Hilton Garden Inn UCF 1959 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL Tel. (407) 992-5000
Holiday Inn Select UCF 12125 High Tech Ave. Orlando Tel. 407-275-9000
11639 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL (407) 282-2777 () 8.1 mi E
Days Inn East-UCF 11639 East Colonial Dr. Orlando Tel. 407-282-2777
Contact the hotels directly to make reservations.
Accreditation
Professional credit will be available for industrial hygienists, safety professionals, and nurses.
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