Join Instructor Lance Comeau of R.I. Analytical Labs Inc. foran introduction to asbestos. History of asbestos and its various uses and forms Health effects associated with asbestos exposure Examples of suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) and their possible location within buildings Recognition of damaged and deteriorated ACM Personal Protective Equipment to use when working around asbestos Asbestos bulk/air sampling methodologies.WHEN: Thursday, January 22nd, 5-7 p.m.WHERE: RIBA headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., East ProvidenceCOST: Tuition FREE for members, with a $10 materials charge. $45 for non-members, with a $10 materials charge.Refreshments will be served* Registration/Materials charge covers the cost of processing registration, materials where applicable and food.FOR INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER: Log on to www.RIBUILDERS.org, click on this event under the "Events Calendar," or contact Sheila McCarthy atsmccarthy@ribuilders.org, or call (401) 438-7400.