Training Courses
Note: Refreshments served in the morning, during the
day, and lunch are all included in fees for full day courses.
After checking out course descriptions below you
can go right to our training dates calendar
at
calendar.html
You can turn to Mystic Air Quality Consultants as a certified asbestos training
provider for initial and refresher courses for all 5 EPA MAP disciplines
(worker, supervisor, designer, management planner, and inspector) as well
as for the O&M training required by OSHA and EPA and Asbestos Abatement
Project Monitor accreditation.
These courses that are
explained below are presented at various intervals throughout the calendar
year.
Additionally, you can provide 2 hour asbestos awareness courses to your
employees, and to appropriate contract workers employed by others to work
in your buildings, with Mystic Air trainers coming right to your site.
Operations and Maintenance training programs can also be conducted
over two days at your building or here at Mystic Air for those plumbers,
electricians, carpenters, and others who perform operations that disturb
less than 3 square feet or 3 linear feet of asbestos containing material;
or whose work takes them into asbestos regulated areas.
State standards and certification and licensing programs are different from
federal requirements and the type of training required will depend on the
work to be done and the site. Please contact us at by phone, mail, or e-mail
at one of the addresses at the bottom of the page to set up training.
Mystic Air once again carries its Rhode Island
certification for Operations & Maintenance training effective for 2011.
State of Connecticut Abatement and Consultant Courses
You can depend upon Mystic Air Quality Consultants as your certified lead training provider in the State of Connecticut for initial training as a lead abatement supervisor, as a lead inspector or as a lead inspector/risk assessor (combined) and for refresher training for supervisor, inspector, inspector/risk assessor, and project planner. (Call to discuss your special training requirements for States other than Connecticut).
OSHA Lead in Construction
OSHA required training for lead in construction and for work on steel structures are also available on request for presentation at our training center or (when suitable) at your site.
New - required beginning 2010 - US EPA Lead Renovator (RRP)
Mystic Air Quality Consultants is a Certified Lead Renovator Training Provider. Courses are taught monthly. Renovators, remodelers and painters without prior lead safe work practice or abatement training are required to take an initial 8 hour program. Employees with former HUD Lead Safe Work Practices training or Lead Abatement training qualify to participate in a 4 hour refresher program.
Additionally courses sanctioned by HUD and the State of Connecticut for remodelers and renovators are available on request with sufficient registration levels for employers choosing to augment the EPA Lead Renovator training (above).
Each of these courses that are explained below are presented at various intervals throughout the calender year. Some are presented on request, when student waiting lists reach sufficient numbers to present the course, or when an employer wishes to contract for a course for employees. State standards and certification and licensing programs are different from one State to another and from federal requirements.
The State of Connecticut also has educational, experiential and
State-administered testing requirements that applicants for State certifications
must meet. (Go to
calendar.html
final pages about "Prerequisites").
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT APPROVED
INITIAL LEAD COURSES
TAUGHT BY MYSTIC AIR
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Additional Lead Training Courses
taught by Mystic Air and
required by federal OSHA or EPA or HUD rules ....
US Department of Labor OSHA
Steel Structures
Additionally, you can have Mystic Air provide the
appropriate amount of training for your employees involved in lead abatement
from steel structures
(such as bridges, tanks, fire escapes, etc)
and to appropriate contract workers employed by others to work at your sites
(welders, painters, drillers, grinders, etc).
Often the type of training required will depend on the work to be done and
the site. Please contact us at by phone, mail, or e-mail at one of the addresses
at the bottom of the page to set up training.
Lead in Construction (29 CFR 1926.62 - OSHA Training)
Working around lead painted surfaces on non-residential construction sites requires employees to have a minimum of 4 hours of OSHA compliance training, and an additional amount of time appropriate for the requisite work-specific type of respirator training.
Mystic Air Quality instructors specialize in presenting this program here in Groton or (where suitable) at your training site. In many cases if there is a suitable program presentation forum at the site where the work is going to be performed, many of our pleased clients have mobilized the space for this course. The immediacy of on-site training adds to the practicality and impact of the lessons for personal safety, hygiene and proper work practices around lead.
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US EPA Lead Renovator, Remodeler, Painter (RRP) Training
Effectively required as of Autumn 2010
During calendar year 2010 in phases, RRP training is required for those persons who may disturb lead coated surfaces and create a lead-in-dust hazard for children under the age of six years old who may occupy the renovated, repaired , remodeled or painted area. Persons who direct, supervise and conduct such operations require training as a Certified Lead Renovator. Mystic Air Quality Consultants is an EPA certified trainer for this program in jurisdictions (such as CT) where the program is not delegated to a State or Tribal authority.
Certified Lead Renovator, Remodeler, Painter Training Initial Training
This fast paced, tightly scheduled, full 8 hour day of training is for those who have not been already trained in Lead Abatement (above) or in HUD Lead Safe Work Practices (below). Class starts at 7:45 with registration and student photo IDs and ends between 5 and 5:30 pm. Lunch is provided on site. Lunch and all daytime refreshments (morning coffee and fruits and pastries) all student materials and course completion certificate are all included in the course fee ($275).
The program vividly demonstrates just how little paint and lead it takes to elevate the blood lead level of employees and children, takes the participants through 11 distinct hands-on interactive activities called "skill sets" that comprise lead-safe work practices including: determining the presence of lead paint with EPA approved test kits, communicating the lead hazard to owners and occupants, preparing the work area for interior and exterior work, posting signs and notices to isolate the work area and prevent unauthorized access, employing dust minimizing work practices and using HEPA-ventilated power tools, proper packaging and disposing of waste, specialized cleaning techniques, and verification that the cleaning is appropriate for returning the area back to the building owner. All the documentation the RRP program requires is presented and participants complete forms and handle documents in preparation of carrying out their responsibilties.
Graduates are considered by EPA as Certified Lead Renovators who may upon return to their place of work instruct team members, who they will continually supervise and assist at every job site, in lead safe work practices appropriate to their specific renovation, remodeling or painting tasks.
Mystic Air Quality employs the approved EPA course curriculum for the program here in Groton. Neighboring States (Massachusetts and Rhode Isaland as of January 1, 2011) have been delegated to conduct the RRP program and have additional licensing and fees. Those who will work in those States may wish to visit their web sites to get up-to-date information before choosing an RRP training provider.
Individuals who are trained already in Lead Abatement and are certified or licensed by a jurisdiction or state as a Lead Abatement Supervisor or a Lead Abatement Worker and individuals who have successfully completed a day long HUD Lead Safe Practices Course are eligible to become Certified Lead Renovators by taking a half day (4 hour) course referred to as the Lead Renovator refresher program. This is also offered by Mystic Air Quality, usually on request basis rather than as an advertised course. Call for a price quotation for your group or company.
For the latest information about the Lead Renovator Program we recommend visiting the EPA page at: EPA/gov/rrp
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US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Lead Safe Work Practices for Remodelers and Renovators
In mid 2001 the State of Connecticut and H.U.D. instituted a course developed by the State University for employees engaged in remodeling and renovation activities in residential structures meeting the criteria for governmental funding for construction, renovation, or for rental assistance payments.
Mystic Air Quality Consultants, Inc. is a select training provider for this program, to which we add an hour of OSHA requirements to round out an 8 hour program. This course is suggested for carpenters, painters, electricians, remodelers, siding contractors, window replacement contractors, roofers, tin knockers, sheetrockers, dry wall installers, plumbers, maintenance staff, and property owners.
After completion of this course, participants will:
understand the sources of the lead problem
know the health effects of lead exposure for both children and adults
be familiar with federal and state standards concerning lead-based paint
understand how improper renovation, remodeling and maintenance techniques can create lead hazards
know the principles of working smart, working wet, and working clean
know which practices are prohibited by law
know the proper techniques to avoid creating lead hazards, including:
This HUD/CT course for Lead Safe work practices does not take the place of lead abatement courses - which still require 40 hour supervisor trained personnel and 32 hour worker trained personnel. This course is designed to make sure craft persons in remodeling, renovation, and maintenance roles do not inadvertently create a lead hazard to themselves or building occupants.
After April 2010 any individual who completes an EPA Certified Lead Renovator Course is considered by HUD to be trained in Lead Safe Work Practices and does not require the HUD training separately to be part of a working group at a HUD site.
Call for corporate or group rates.
After checking out course descriptions you can go right to our training dates calendar at calendar.html
HazCom and Hazwoper training at various levels of readiness and for emergency
response are yours at our training center or taught site-specifically at
your facility.
Included are 5 day Hazwoper
training, with a Supervisor 6th day available as well. Also take advantage
of shorter programs of 3 days for Hazardous Materials Handler training, which
is also presented at our training facility or customized for your site.
You can also participate at your site in a 3 day Hazardous Waste Training
course for TSDFs (treatment, storage, and disposal facilities). In addition,
Mystic Air can provide DOT type Hazardous Materials Training for your employees
involved in transporting, handling, shipping or receiving hazardous materials.
Hazwoper First Response courses for entry level and operations are also taught
for your staff members here at Mystic Air in Groton, or at your facility.
Mystic Air can also customize a site program for your facility including training and systems-and-substances review for compliance with OSHA Hazardous Communications requirements, applications for phasing in the OSHA adopted UN Global Harmnization System, and for laboratory Chemical .
Additional Safety Training
Please contact us by phone, mail, or e-mail at one of the addresses at the
bottom of the page to set up customized personal protective
equipment and materials handling training.
Awareness and extended training is yours at low per participant costs for:
Note: Refreshments served in the morning, during the
day, and lunch are all included in fees for full day courses taught in our
Groton facility.
Prior to registration we recommend participants or their employers:
(1) verify any licensing or certification matters they may have with the appropriate State agency and
(2) complete any applicable respirator or physical occupational exams.
After checking out course descriptions below you can go right to our training dates calendar at calendar.html
You can now Pre-register Online.
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1204 North Road (Rt. 117)
Groton, CT 06340
Phone: (860) 449-8903
Toll Free: 1 (800) 247-7746
Fax: (860) 449-8860
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