Asbestos Inspector

A certification for a person who finds and judges the condition of materials with asbestos or that may have asbestos. They look at the material and collect samples for lab tests.

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to do asbestos work. Asbestos inspector certification is for a person who finds and judges the condition of materials with asbestos or that may have asbestos. They look at the material and collect samples for lab tests.

Asbestos inspectors must be associated with a certified asbestos company when doing asbestos work.

Duration

One year. A half-day annual refresher training is required to renew.

Fees

$175 per year

Prerequisites

You must be 18 or older. You also must complete an initial three-day asbestos inspector training course. Find a training provider here.

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

Instructions

There are two ways to apply:

Learn more about applying for certification.

Wisconsin statute

Wis. Stat. ch. 254, Subchapter II, Toxic Substances

Wisconsin administrative code

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

Other agencies involved

U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Program information

The Asbestos Program makes sure asbestos professionals are trained, certified, and work safely.