2009 Asbestos Seminar on Dec. 4th

Again this year, the Department of Health Services will be hosting a statewide asbestos seminar in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources.  The seminar will be held on December 4, 2009 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.  Registration for this event must be made by November 27, 2009.  For additional information on the seminar, including a registration form, click here.                                      

If you have questions, contact Diane McGinnis at 608-266-9382, diane.mcginnis@wi.gov or Kristi Zwiefelhofer at 608-266-9379, kristi.zwiefelhofer@wi.gov.                                

Asbestos rule DHS 159 became effective May 1, 2009

To read the rule, click on  the link below:

DHS 159 (PDF, 252.83KB)

Asbestos & Lead Program staff recently presented informational sessions on the 2009 asbestos rule throughout the state.  Click on the links below to watch video recordings of these session:

Intro. to Asbestos Hazards and the Certification Rule (Webcast, Help)

Asbestos Company and School Requirements Part 1 (Webcast, Help)

Asbestos Company and School Requirements Part 2 (Webcast, Help)

PowerPoint slides used in these sessions are also available.  To view these slides, click on the links below:

Subchapter II: Certification Requirements for Individuals (PPT, 3833.50KB)

Subchapter III: Certification Requirements for Companies (PPT, 18822.50KB)

Asbestos Forms

Asbestos Certification - Individual (PDF, 27.0 KB)

Asbestos Certification - Company (PDF, 29.2 KB)

Asbestos Project Notification

(This is a Microsoft Word fillable form)

Asbestos Occupant Protection Plan (PDF, 18.5 KB)

School Designated Asbestos Coordinator (PDF, 32.9 KB)

Note: Training providers should contact the Asbestos & Lead

 Program office at 608-261-6876 to obtain accreditation forms.