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The utility industry was recently shaken by the tragic death of 21-year-old lineman apprentice Ryan Vargas in Texas. According to a WTOC 11 Report, Vargas
NATEC International, Inc. is the largest training company on the West Coast and has celebrated over thirty years of providing accredited hazardous material related training courses. We offer classroom facilities in Northern and Southern California and hold numerous publicly-held classes, as well as off-site and virtual classes throughout the West Coast.
The NATEC staff consists of the largest instructor base in California, supporting our client’s challenging schedules with experienced and knowledgeable instructors, which is comprised of CIH’s, certified asbestos consultant, lead paint inspector/ risk assessors, and supervisor/ competent persons who have supervised multi-million dollar remediation projects. NATEC accommodates clients with a learning database system to track and hold their records. In addition, NATEC provides aligned account managers, WI-FI access and lobby facilities, and free continental breakfast. Other NATEC services include: lead and asbestos consulting, CAC’s, CSSTs, risk assessors, Phase I & II consultants, inspectors and more!
NATEC is an approved one-stop shop institution for asbestos-related courses (AHERA & Cal/OSHA) and lead paint-related courses (EPA & State of California Department of Public Health). Other states may accept California accredited training directly or require a refresher course to be attended to work within their state. Check with the local agencies before performing asbestos and lead related work outside of the State of California.
NATEC International, Inc. is the benchmark leader in Environmental and Safety Training. With over 35 years of practical, industry proven instruction and experience, NATEC provides the training options you need.

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