Parra Environmental Training specializes in asbestos, lead, hazardous materials courses. We provide EPA RRP, CDPH Lead, and DOSH Asbestos accredited courses to the Bay Area, California, Nevada and beyond.
We proudly serve a wide range of asbestos and lead industry professionals seeking engaging and practical accredited and non-accredited environmental training. Join the ranks of respected organizations, including government agencies, municipalities, school districts, and private firms, who choose Parra Environmental Training for their environmental safety and compliance needs. From school districts and public agencies to private contractors and industry leaders, our clients trust us for reliable, high-quality training.
Parra Environmental Training delivers high-impact, regulation-compliant education in DOSH/AHERA asbestos, CDPH lead abatement, hazardous materials handling, and occupational health & safety. Our mission is simple: Keep students engaged with accurate and useful information they’ll remember.
We equip professionals with the skills and certifications they need to work safely, confidently, and in full compliance with Cal/OSHA, CDPH, EPA, and federal guidelines. We deliver Bay Area asbestos training and if you need construction safety training near Concord, CA, We’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re a licensed contractor, O&M technician, environmental consultant, or regulatory compliance inspector, our training is designed with your professional challenges in mind. Our courses go beyond minimum requirements—offering real-world knowledge to help you succeed on the job and meet compliance mandates.
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With certified instructors, flexible course formats, and EPA-approved content, we empower safety professionals to protect themselves, their teams, and their communities—because great training creates safer environments.

As of January 1, 2023, Parra Environmental Training proudly became the new home of all training operations previously offered by FACS Training. This strategic transition unites two respected leaders in the environmental health & safety (EH&S) training space—ensuring continuity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
Clients who previously trained with FACS will find the same trusted instructors, improved scheduling flexibility, and an expanded catalog of Cal/OSHA, CDPH, and EPA-approved certification courses—all now offered through Parra Environmental Training’s streamlined platform.
Together, we’re building the next chapter in environmental safety education—delivering engaging training that meets today’s complex compliance challenges.
At Parra Environmental, we offer a wide range of hands-on, regulation-compliant training programs tailored for professionals in environmental health and workplace safety. Our courses are built around real-world DOSH/AHERA, CDPH, and EPA compliance demands and led by experienced, certified instructors. Browse our key training areas.
At Parra Environmental, we deliver more than just certifications — we deliver confidence. As a family-owned training provider, we infuse every course with a personal touch and a passion for real-world readiness. Led by Hermes Parra, our Training Director with decades of experience, our team is committed to making every class engaging, effective, and immediately applicable on the job.
Hermes isn’t just an instructor — he’s a standard-setter. From refining course content late into the night to sharing his one-of-a-kind collection of asbestos specimens, he brings a level of enthusiasm and detail you won’t find anywhere else. And with tools like interactive quizzes and live demos, we turn compliance training into a memorable, motivating experience.
When you train with Parra, you don’t just pass a test — you walk away prepared to lead, protect, and perform.