Description
Asbestos Abatement Workers work on asbestos abatement projects under a certified site supervisor who is supervising the project for a licensed asbestos abatement entity. Remove asbestos from ceilings, beams, walls, boilers, and other structures following hazardous waste handling guidelines. Assemble scaffolding, seal off work area, spray chemical solution to soften asbestos, then scrape asbestos from surfaces. Shovel asbestos into disposal bags and load bag onto truck for removal and disposal.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 141-E; Administrative Rules Chapter Env-A 1800 |
Certification Requirements
- Must complete either an approved 32-hour asbestos worker training course or a 40-hour asbestos supervisor course
Examination
- Written examination consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, attaining a score of 70 percent or greater
Continuing Education
- An annual eight-hour refresher course and passing a written examination of 25 multiple-choice questions with a score of 70 percent or greater are required
Fees
| Certification |
$50.00 |
| Annual renewal |
$50.00 |
| Certificate replacement |
$20.00 |
Reciprocity: Permitted if standards for licensure are substantially equivalent to those of New Hampshire
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 750
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 47-4041.00 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Related Training: Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician; Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician
Further Information*
National Directory of AHERA Accredited Courses
US Environmental Protection Agency
EPA West Building
National Program Chemicals Division
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Mail Code 7404T
Washington DC 20460
phone: (202) 566-1081
web: <www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/location.html>
last revision: September 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
