CAL-OSHA/DOSH AHERA Asbestos Project Designer Initial

This 3-day (24-hour) AHERA Project Designer Initial-accredited course fulfills EPA and Cal-OSHA requirements for individuals responsible for designing asbestos abatement projects in schools and public, commercial, or industrial buildings. It is a required course for those pursuing certification as a Cal-OSHA Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC).

Participants will learn to:

• Develop detailed asbestos abatement plans and technical specifications
• Design engineering controls and project phasing strategies
• Address abatement in occupied buildings
• Prepare bid packages, project drawings, and response action schematics
• Evaluate conditions and select appropriate asbestos response options
• Estimate project costs and review contractor bids
• Apply AHERA and Cal-OSHA regulations, legal liability considerations, and safety protocols

Hands-on exercises include reviewing project drawings and drafting abatement design based on real-world parameters. Students should be familiar with Contractor/Supervisor practices prior to attending, though AHERA Contractor/Supervisor certification is not legally required.

Prerequisite (Recommended): AHERA Contractor/Supervisor certification
Full attendance is required to receive an AHERA Project Designer certificate.