340-248-0150 Licensing and Certification Requirements: General Training Standards (1) The training provider must limit each class to a maximum of 25 participants unless DEQ grants an exception in writing. The student to instructor ratio for hands-on training must be equal to or less than ten to one (10:1). To apply for an exception allowing class size to exceed 25, the course sponsor must submit the following information in writing to DEQ and receive approval before expanding the class size: (a) The new class size limit; (b) The teaching methods and techniques for training the proposed larger class; (c) The protocol for conducting the written examination; and (d) Justification for a larger class size. (2) Course instructors must have academic credentials, demonstrated knowledge, prior training, or field experience in their respective training roles. (3) DEQ may require an accredited training provider to use examinations DEQ developed in lieu of the examinations the training provider offers. (4) Courses of instruction required for certification must be specific for each of the certificate categories and must be comply with DEQ's requirements. The provider must present course instruction through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. (5) Courses requiring hands-on training must provide participants actual experience performing tasks associated with asbestos abatement. Demonstrations not involving individual participation are unacceptable as a substitute for hands-on training. (6) A person seeking certification as a supervisor must successfully complete an accredited training course of at least five training days by a DEQ accredited training provider. The training course must include lectures, demonstrations, at least 14 hours of hands-on training, individual respirator fit testing, course review, and a written examination consisting of multiple choice questions. To successfully complete the course, the candidate must attend the lectures and demonstrations, fully participate in the hands-on training, and achieve a passing score on the closed book examination. (7) A person seeking certification as a worker must successfully complete an accredited training course of at least four training days by a DEQ accredited training provider. The training course must include lectures, demonstrations, at least 14 hours of actual hands-on training, individual respirator fit testing, course review, and an examination of multiple choice questions. To successfully complete the course, the candidate must attend the lectures and demonstrations, fully participate in the hands-on training, and achieve a passing score on the closed book examination. (8) Refresher training consists of one training day for certified supervisors and workers. The refresher courses must include a review of key areas of initial training and updates. To successfully complete the course, the candidate must attend the course, fully participate in hands-on training, and achieve a passing score on the closed book examination. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468 & 468A Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.745 History: DEQ 195-2018, amend filed 11/15/2018, effective 11/15/2018 DEQ 154-2018, minor correction filed 04/12/2018, effective 04/12/2018 DEQ 9-2003, f. 5-21-03, cert. ef. 6-21-03 DEQ 19-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-23-02 thru 6-21-03 DEQ 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-02 DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-033-0070 DEQ 15-1995, f. 6-16-95, cert. ef. 7-1-95 DEQ 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-93 DEQ 4-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-90 (and corrected 5-21-90) DEQ 10-1988, f. & cert ef. 5-19-88 (and corrected 6-3-88)