AHERA Inspector study guide
AHERA Inspector · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The AHERA Inspector credential is a state-administered accreditation for individuals who inspect school buildings for asbestos-containing building material and assess its condition. It exists because the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), enacted as Title II of the Toxic Substances Control Act, required EPA to issue regulations - the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule at 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E - obliging local education agencies to inspect their schools, prepare asbestos management plans, and carry out response actions to prevent or reduce asbestos hazards. The AHERA Inspector study guide has 4 sections and about 1,141 words.
01AHERA Regulatory Framework and the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E)
The Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E) is the core regulation for school inspections. It implements the Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act and Title II of AHERA (the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, 15 U.S.C.
324 words, about 2 min02Asbestos Laws, Federal Regulations, and Other Federal Agency Requirements
A candidate must distinguish the roles of several federal statutes and agencies. AHERA (Title II of TSCA) governs school identification and response actions.
263 words, about 1 min03Asbestos Inspection and Assessment of School Buildings
An inspector first reviews building records, then conducts a walk-through to identify homogeneous areas - areas of surfacing, TSI, or miscellaneous material that are uniform in color and texture and were applied at the same time. Sampling is then performed within each homogeneous area.
281 words, about 1 min04Asbestos Management Plans and Response Actions
A management plan must describe the inspection findings, the assessment of each homogeneous area, response actions selected, a schedule for implementation, and a plan for periodic surveillance and reinspection. The accredited management planner develops it, and the LEA must make it available to the public.
273 words, about 1 min