Asbestos Project Designer – Initial

This three day course is required by Federal law, within the State of Michigan to perform Asbestos Project Design work.
Students will learn the detailed requirements for planning, designing and writing specifications for asbestos abatement projects. Topics covered include: using building drawings and data to design abatement projects, meeting and planning with building owners, designing usage patterns during abatement activities, specification writing, overcoming challenges posed by various response actions, legal liabilities, and industry insurance requirements.

Upon completion of this course, attendees must submit their certificate and fees to the State of Michigan to obtain their State certification as Asbestos Project Designers. In order to become accredited as a Project Designer, applicants must be able to document either a) no less than two years of experience in asbestos-related work (25%) or b) at least five years of experience in school building operations and maintenance. Further, this same act requires that this certification be renewed annually (see under Refresher training).

Please Note: Federal EPA regulations require that any individual who designs response actions for asbestos hazards in school buildings (K-12) must first obtain accreditation as a licensed asbestos project designer. While the required applications and exam are provided during the training course, the fees for this licensing are not included in the cost of the training course.