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EPA Method 22 observation form and free instructions included in the VR Smoke School online lecture.

Free EPA Method 22 Observation Form

Download the free EPA Method 22 observation form to observe the presence of visible emissions. Check out our free online lecture for instructions on how to complete the form.

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EPA Method 9 observation form and callouts to promote free online lecture and instructions on how to complete the EPA Method 9 observation form

Free EPA Method 9 Observation Form Download

Download the free EPA Method 9 Observation form from VR Smoke School to document visible emissions observations at your facility. Our free lecture provides instructions for completing the form.

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Screenshot of the visible emissions lecture course from VR Smoke School, the certificate of completion and an image of the EPA Method 9 observation form.

Free Online EPA Method 9 Lecture Course

Get instant access to our online EPA Method 9 and Method 22 lecture course including downloadable observation forms and a certificate of completion. 100% free!

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Smoke stack producing white smoke for EPA Method 9 observations and gas flare producing black smoke for EPA Method 22 observations.

EPA Method 9 vs EPA Method 22

Learn the difference between EPA Method 9 and Method 22. Both are used for visible emissions observations but in very different ways.

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The VR Smoke School YouTube channel covers EPA Method 9, ALT-152 and other smoke school topics.

Introducing the VR Smoke School YouTube Channel

Explore the VR Smoke School YouTube channel for EPA Method 9 training, opacity observation tips, and certification guidance. Subscribe today!

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Crowd at in-person smoke school attempting to earn epa method 9 certification while standing in smoke plume.

The Smoke School Question Everyone's Thinking

When earning EPA Method 9 certification at in-person smoke schools, it's hard to avoid standing in the smoke. Is it safe? Find out here.

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