Asbestos Cement Pipe (Cal-OSHA AC Pipe) “Transite” Pipe

This 4 Hour Initial Course is designed for utility workers, public works employees, contractors, and supervisors who perform work that disturbs, cuts, taps, removes, or handles asbestos cement pipe. This course provides the regulatory knowledge and practical training required to perform AC Pipe work safely and in full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Asbestos Cement Pipe work is regulated asbestos work. Improper handling can result in airborne fiber release, worker exposure, project shutdowns, and costly violations. This course prepares participants to understand regulatory requirements, implement compliant work practices, and properly document AC Pipe operations in the field.

This training covers:

• Identification and characteristics of asbestos cement pipe
• Health effects associated with asbestos exposure
• Applicable OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements
• Exposure assessment and control methods
• Regulated area establishment
• Safe cutting, tapping, handling, and removal procedures
• Engineering controls and wet methods
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection
• Decontamination procedures
• Waste packaging, labeling, transportation, and disposal requirements
• Air monitoring requirements
• Documentation and recordkeeping obligations

Instruction includes practical application of compliant work practices to ensure participants understand not just the regulations, but how to apply them correctly in real-world utility and public works operations.

Parra Environmental Training delivers structured, regulation-driven instruction without cutting hours or compromising content. Our courses are clear, thorough, and designed to prepare workers and supervisors to perform asbestos cement pipe work correctly and confidently.