This 5-day course focuses on air sampling analysis for fibers by phase contrast microscopy using the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) method 7400. It is designed as an equivalent in structure and objectives to the NIOSH equivalent course number 582e (Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust). It is intended to fulfill the mandatory analyst training requirements (OSHA) asbestos regulations for Construction and General Industries (29 CFR 1926.1101 and 1910.1001). College level algebra and physics are helpful. Classes in Colorado may be taught in conjunction with the Air Monitoring Specialist Initial course.

*Student must bring the following to last day of class:

• Microscopio de contraste PCM
• Diapositiva de prueba de cambio de fase HSE/NPL
• Vaporizador de acetona
• Mango y hoja de bisturí
• Jeringa de 1 cc y 3 cc
• Acetona (grado reactivo)
• Triacetina
• Contador de 3 estaciones
• Cubreobjetos de 1 oz
• Diapositivas brutas
• Fórceps / Pinzas
• Sharpie
• Lente de papel
• Retícula de centrado del telescopio
• Filtro verde
• Walton Beckett Graticule

Al final del curso, un examen escrito mide el nivel de comprensión técnica del alumno. Aquellos que completen con éxito el examen escrito (nota de aprobado de 70% o superior) y asistan a todas las horas de clase, podrán recibir un certificado NIOSH 582e.