Asbestos Management Planner Certification Requirements, Wisconsin
Summary
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services publishes certification requirements for asbestos management planners under Wis. Stat. ch 254 and Wis. Admin. Code ch DHS 159. Applicants must complete a three-day asbestos inspector initial training course followed by a two-day asbestos management planner initial training course, be at least 18 years old, and pay $125 annually. Certifications are valid for one year and require both a half-day annual asbestos inspector refresher training and a half-day annual asbestos management planner refresher training to renew.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services provides information on asbestos management planner certification under state statute and administrative code. Individuals must be at least 18 years old and complete a five-day initial training course (three-day asbestos inspector training plus two-day asbestos management planner training) before applying. Certifications cost $125 per year and must be renewed annually by completing both a half-day inspector refresher and a half-day planner refresher course.
Construction firms, employers, and other entities engaging in asbestos-related work in Wisconsin should ensure their management planners hold current WI DHS certification. Personnel pursuing this certification should verify they meet the age requirement, complete all required training courses, and budget $125 annually for renewal plus associated training costs.
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A certification for a person who comes up with a way to manage asbestos in a building.
Type
Initial, Renewal
Description
In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to do asbestos work. An asbestos management planner certification is for a person who comes up with a way to manage asbestos in a building. They suggest the best response actions.
Duration
One year. Both a half-day annual asbestos inspector refresher training and a half-day annual asbestos management planner refresher training are required to renew.
Fees
$125 per year
Prerequisites
You must be 18 or older. You also must complete a three-day asbestos inspector initial training course followed by a two-day asbestos management planner initial training course.
See Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 159, Subchapter II, Certification Requirements for Individuals
Instructions
There are two ways to apply:
- Apply for asbestos certification online.
- Submit the Asbestos Individual Application, 44017 (paper form). 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, 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.
Glossary
Contact Email
Phone
608-261-6876
Fax
608-266-9711
Mailing Address
PO Box 93419
Milwaukee, WI 53293
United States
Last revised December 7, 2023
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