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