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Asbestos Project Designer

A certification for a person who plans and designs asbestos abatement projects in schools or other large facilities.

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to do asbestos work. Asbestos project designer certification is for a person who plans and designs asbestos abatement projects in schools or other large facilities. They also plan set-up and maintenance work.

Asbestos project designers must be associated with a certified asbestos company when doing asbestos work.

Duration

One year. A one-day annual refresher training is required to renew.

Fees

$175 per year

Prerequisites

You must be 18 or older. You also must complete an initial three-day asbestos project designer training course. Find a training provider here.

See Wis. Admin. Code. ch. DHS 159, subchapter II, Certification, Requirements for Individuals.

Instructions

There are two ways to apply:

Learn more about applying for certification.

Wisconsin statute

Wisconsin Stat. ch. 254, Subchapter II, Toxic Substances

Wisconsin administrative code

Wis. Admin. Code DHS 159, Certification and Training Course Requirements for Asbestos Activities

Other agencies involved

U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Program information

The Asbestos Program makes sure asbestos professionals are trained, certified, and work safely.

Last revised December 8, 2023