Certified Asbestos Craft Worker / Roofer (CACW)
Course Description
The Certified Asbestos Craft Worker / Roofer (CACW) course provides specialized training for roofing professionals who work with or around asbestos-containing roofing materials (ACRM). Developed to meet California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requirements, this comprehensive program equips workers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely identify, handle, remove, repair, and replace asbestos-containing roofing materials while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of asbestos types, health hazards, exposure risks, and the OSHA and EPA regulations governing asbestos roofing operations. The course emphasizes safe work practices, engineering controls, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination procedures, waste handling, and controlled work zone setup to minimize exposure and protect workers, occupants, and the environment.
Through instructor-led training, demonstrations, audiovisual presentations, and hands-on practical exercises, students will develop the confidence to perform asbestos roofing activities safely while reducing workplace risks and meeting industry best practices. This certification is ideal for roofing contractors, asbestos abatement workers, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and safety professionals involved in asbestos roofing projects.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify different types of asbestos-containing roofing materials and understand their associated health hazards.
Understand OSHA, EPA, and applicable Cal/OSHA regulations governing asbestos roofing operations.
Safely inspect, handle, cut, remove, repair, and replace asbestos-containing roofing materials using approved work practices.
Select, use, inspect, and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection.
Apply engineering controls, exposure prevention methods, and decontamination procedures to minimize asbestos exposure.
Establish controlled work zones, containment areas, and safe access procedures during roofing operations.
Properly package, label, transport, and dispose of asbestos-containing materials in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Promote workplace safety, environmental compliance, and best practices for asbestos roofing and abatement activities.
Requirements / Prerequisites
none
Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals who are involved in asbestos-related roofing work or may come into contact with asbestos materials. The target audience includes:
Roofing and construction workers handling asbestos-containing materials (ACM)
Maintenance and repair personnel on buildings with ACM
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) staff overseeing asbestos projects
Contractors and subcontractors in renovation, demolition, or roofing projects