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Exterior Asbestos Supervisor

In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to do asbestos work.

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

An exterior asbestos supervisor certification is for a person who oversees outside asbestos abatement projects. These projects have materials with asbestos that don’t crumble (non-friable) and stay that way during the project. The supervisor may collect bulk samples to test for asbestos in the non-friable materials. They also have the authority to enforce changes or stop the project.

Duration

One year. A two-hour annual refresher training is required to renew.

Fees

$75 per year

Prerequisites

You must be 18 years of age or older. You also must complete a one-day exterior asbestos worker course, followed by a one-day exterior asbestos supervisor initial course.

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

Instructions

There are two ways to apply:

Learn more about applying for certification.

Wisconsin statute

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

Wisconsin administrative code

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

Last revised January 22, 2024