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Asbestos Worker

A certification for a person who does asbestos abatement jobs. They must have a certified asbestos supervisor to oversee them.

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to do asbestos work. An asbestos worker certification is for a person who does asbestos abatement jobs. They must have a certified asbestos supervisor to oversee them. Types of work include setting up containment, repairs, or removal of asbestos, or getting rid of materials with asbestos from a building. Projects can be inside or outside of a facility.

Asbestos workers 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

$75 per year

Prerequisites

You must be 18 or older. You also must complete an initial four-day asbestos worker 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 Stats. ch. 254, subchapter II, Toxic Substances

Wisconsin administrative code

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. 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