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Wisconsin Asbestos

New  Asbestos rule DHS 159 now final

and 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 for Use after April 30, 2009

Asbestos Certification - Individual (PDF, 27.0 KB)

Asbestos Certification - Company (PDF, 29.2 KB)

Asbestos Project Notification (PDF, 41.6 KB)

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.

Asbestos Guidance Documents

 

For Certified Persons

Certified Asbestos Supervisors & Workers (PDF, 37.1 KB)

Certified Roofing Supervisors & Workers (PDF, 39.5 KB)

Certified Asbestos Inspectors (PDF, 25.3 KB)

Certified Asbestos Management Planners (PDF, 30.0 KB)

Certified Asbestos Project Designers (PDF, 29.5 KB)

Uncertified Contractors & Property Owners

Insulation and Weatherization Contractors (PDF, 32.4 KB)

Roofing, Siding and Window Contractors (PDF, 33.7 KB)

Flooring Contractors (PDF, 31.8 KB)

General Contractors and Trades (PDF, 32.7 KB)

Rental Property Owners (PDF, 27.52 KB)

 

 

PowerPoint Slides from the 

2008 Wisconsin Asbestos Seminar

held on December 5 at the Chula Vista Resort

 in Wis. Dells are now available.  To view

 these slides, click on the following links:

DHS Asbestos Program (PPT, 77.83 KB)

DNR Asbestos Program (PPT, 875.87 KB)

Pre-Demolition Environmental Awareness (PPT, 2524.93 KB)

Alternative Asbestos Control Method Research (EPA) (PPT, 13210 KB)

Public Health Dept. Breakout (PPT, 223.89 KB)

Asbestos Inspectors Breakout (PPT, 224.11 KB)

Contractor Breakout Session (PPT, 120.81 KB)

The Asbestos and Lead Section, in the Department of Health Services, regulates asbestos activities.  Below are internal and external web links with information about asbestos.

Certification - Guidelines to receive asbestos certification, along with types of acceptable identification

Asbestos Company - Contact information for companies with individuals certified to perform - investigation and abatement - of asbestos

Forms - Certification and work notification forms

Laboratories - National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) of PLM and TEM test methods

Regulations - State of Wisconsin Statute and Department of Health Services Administrative Rules

Training - Contact Information for certified asbestos training providers in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Asbestos Lead Database Online (WALDO) - Database for public searches of properties in the Lead-Free/Lead-Safe Registry

Resources

  • Nationwide - federal and non-profit agencies' links

  • Statewide - state agencies in Wisconsin links

  • Local - county and city agencies' links

Contact Us - Asbestos and Lead Section contact information

Lead Home - Information about lead-based paint

Occupational Health Home - Adult Blood Lead and OSHA information

Last Revised: May 05, 2009