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Exterior Asbestos Worker

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

Type

Initial

Description

An exterior asbestos worker certification is for a person who does outside asbestos abatement projects. These projects have materials with asbestos that don’t crumble (non-friable) and stay that way during the project. Workers must have a certified exterior asbestos supervisor to oversee the project.

Duration

Does not expire if you take the annual refresher training, and it is documented (employer-provided, unaccredited training is okay). See Wisconsin. Admin. Code ch. DHS 159, subch. III, Asbestos Company Certification Requirements.

Fees

$125

Prerequisites

You must be 18 or older. You also must complete a one-day exterior asbestos worker 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