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Asbestos Worker: Initial

Certification for a person to perform asbestos abatement activities under the direct supervision of a certified supervisor.

Type

Initial

Description

A person trained and certified to perform asbestos abatement activities or under the direct supervision of a certified supervisor, including but not limited to setting up containment, repairs, removal, encapsulation, enclosure, loading out or disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) from a building.

Duration

Annual renewal required.

Fees

$75 annually

Prerequisites

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

Instructions

Asbestos Certification Application F-44017, (English and Spanish) or apply online at Wisconsin Asbestos and Lead Database Online (WALDO).

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

Read more about asbestos from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Program information

Visit our Getting Certified page.

Last revised March 29, 2022