Training Services

Program Development

Acme's staff has significant experience developing training programs to meet site specific needs. Certified trainers and educators consult with site personnel to design relevant and effective presentations and materials. Programs developed by Acme staff are in use across the United States.

Site Training

Acme Environmental strives to provide appropriate and comprehensive training. Occasionally, this is best accomplished at the client's facility. All of the course offerings can be presented at the client's location.

Acme is experienced in producing site specific and hazard specific training programs. Acme can develop and implement HAZCOM programs designed for the client's needs.

Hazardous Materials

Acme Environmentalis an EPA-approved external provider for EPA environmental training courses 165.5, and 165.15.

	*40 hour "Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations" (EPA 165.5)*
		Meets training requirements of OSHA 1910.120 (e) for General Site Workers engaged in hazardous waste site activities.
	Emergency Response Training
		Acme can present all levels of training meeting the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 (q) for emergency responders to hazardous materials incidents.
	*24 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response*
		Meets requirements of regulations governing Site Workers who are periodically engaged in hazardous waste site activities in which the potential for exposures over the PEL is remote.
	8 hour HAZMAT Manager and Supervisor
		Meets training requirements for on-site managers and supervisors who supervise employees engaged in hazardous waste site activities. The 24 hour, or 40 hour courses are prerequisite for the Manager/Supervisor course.
	8 hour Annual Refresher
		Provides required annual updates for 24 and 40 hour trained individuals. Additionally, this course updates Managers and Supervisors of hazardous site activities.

Asbestos

Acme is a fully approved provider of all disciplines of Asbestos training, and is accredited with the state of Louisiana, and Texas, in accordance with EPA's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

	*Asbestos Awareness*
		This course meets the requirements under both OSHA and EPA for workers who may encounter asbestos in their workplace. This is a 2-4 hour program that provides an overview of the occurrence and the danger of asbestos.
	Maintenance Worker
		OSHA requires that any workers doing repair or maintenance activities, where ACM may be damaged, be 16 hour trained.
	AHERA Asbestos Abatement Contractors and Supervisors
		This course qualifies the individual to be designated the Competent Person for all asbestos activities. Provides instruction on the latest abatement procedures in accordance with OSHA and EPA regulations. This 5-day course is in full compliance with EPA's Model Accreditation Plan.
	AHERA Asbestos Abatement Workers
		This course meets the EPA requirement for personnel involved in large scale asbestos removal. Additionally, this course qualifies the individual to perform any Class I and II operations in accordance with OSHA. This is a 4-day course which includes 14 hours of hands-on training.
	AHERA Asbestos Inspector
		OSHA requires an accredited asbestos inspector to determine if thermal system insulation or surfacing material in buildings built no later than 1980 is not asbestos containing. This 3-day course familiarizes participants with potential asbestos sources and methods for identifying their presence. Sampling protocol and chain of custody requirements are addressed. The course includes a tour of several facilities with asbestos containing building materials.
	AHERA Asbestos Management Planner
		Operations and Maintenance has been selected by the EPA as the preferred option for managing asbestos in buildings. Once the survey data has been generated, the plan for controlling the asbestos must be implemented. Management plans are only required for school facilities. The Asbestos Inspector course is a prerequisite for the 2-day Management Planner course.
	AHERA Project Designer
		EPA requires that any person designing response activities or maintenance activities that damage friable ACM, other than small scale, short duration maintenance activities, must be accredited as a Project Designer. This 3-day course includes observation and evaluation of active abatement projects.
	Project Monitor and NIOSH 582 equivalency
		EPA highly recommends Project Monitors observe abatement activities performed by contractors and generally serve as a building owners representative to ensure abatement work is completed according to specification and in full regulatory compliance. Additionally, the Project Monitor should be fully trained in all aspects of air sampling and analysis of air samples (NIOSH 582). This 5-day program includes substantial field experience.
	Texas Air Monitoring Technician
		In accordance with the State of Texas regulations, Acme presents the 3 day asbestos air monitoring technician course. This course qualifies an individual to perform air sampling in conjunction with asbestos abatement activities within the State of Texas.
	Texas Asbestos Health Protection Law
		Persons seeking an asbestos license or worker registration with the Texas Department of Health, and have received training outside the State of Texas, must complete this 3 hour training course specific to the Texas law.
	8 hour Annual Refreshers
		Acme offers annual refresher courses for all asbestos certifications.

Lead based Paint Training

Acme is certified by the EPA as a lead training provider for New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Alaska and all tribal lands in Region VI, VIII, IX, and X. This training is in compliance with 40 CFR 745, and the guidelines established by HUD.

	Lead Abatement Supervisor
		This course is designed to meet the objectives of EPA's 40 CFR 745 4-day training requirements. Students will understand the elements of designing lead abatement operations, including cost estimating, scheduling, and disposal. They will also be trained in numerous removal techniques.
	Lead Inspector
		The objective of this 3-day course is identifying lead in different media. The primary focus of the Lead Inspection course is the HUD guidelines for lead-based paint, and EPA's documented methodologies for sampling paint, dust and soil. Participants are trained in on-site analysis utilizing the XRF Spectrum Analyzer. Sampling of paint, water, soil, and air are demonstrated. Participants review removal techniques clearance wipe sampling, and report generation. Students will perform a sample investigation and generate a summary of findings.
	Lead Risk Assessor
		Risk assessors complete 2 days of training in the methods to conduct the following: (1) an on-site investigation to determine the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards, and (2) the provision of a report by the individual or the firm conducting the risk assessment, explaining the results of the investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards.
	Lead Awareness
		This course is designed to meet the OSHA 1926.62 rule for Lead in Construction. This is an intensive 8 hour course focusing on regulations and removal criteria for lead-based paint. Advantages and disadvantages of abatement techniques are discussed along with remediation planning, waste disposal, and site restoration. This course provides a base for building a successful lead safety program.
	Lead Refreshers
		Acme provides one day refresher courses in all Lead disciplines. EPA requires recertification at a minimum every three years. OSHA requires that all potentially exposed lead workers be annually trained.

Other Courses

	Federal Facilities Compliance (OSHA 600)
		Section 19 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act contains special provisions to assure safe and healthful working conditions for Federal employees. One provision is the training of collateral duty safety and health personnel. Acme has developed a program that addresses the elements of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System. This is a fast paced 5-day program that details criteria pertinent to facility safety inspections.
	Confined Space Personnel
		Meets OSHA 1910.146 training requirements for employees who enter into, and work within, permit-required confined spaces. This training also meets the requirements of the Entry Supervisor responsible for designing and implementing the entry permit.

Additional Programs (including but limited to…)

Acme is recognized by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration to present; OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour Construction Safety and Health
OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour General Industry Safety and Health

Radiation Worker I and II
Bloodborne Pathogens
Ergonomics
Adult First Aid and CPR
Phase 1 Site Assessments
Class II Asbestos Worker programs
PCB Handling
PCB Management
Alkali Metals
Coal Tar Volatiles
Confined Space Rescue
Fall Protection