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ASBESTOS INSPECTOR

Description

Asbestos Inspectors identify and assess the condition of asbestos-containing materials.

Statute/Rules NH RSA 141-E; Administrative Rules Chapter Env-A 1800
  
Regulatory Agency ASBESTOS LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION
Asbestos Control Program
Department of Environmental Services
29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95
Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0095
  
phone (603) 271-4609
fax (603) 271-1381
web http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/cb/ceps/ams/categories/forms.htm
contact person Joy EH Perkins, Industrial Hygienist
e-mail joy.perkins@des.nh.gov
  

Certification Requirements

  • Must apply for a certificate in accordance with NH Administrative Rules Chapter Env-A 1810.13
  • Provide documentation of attendance and completion of an initial approved training course for asbestos inspectors
  • Provide documentation of attainment of a score of 70 percent or greater on the required written examination
  • Provide documentation demonstrating the applicant has a minimum of six months experience in a comparable occupation or two months field experience under the supervision of a certified asbestos inspector or management planner

Examination

  • Written examination consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, attaining a score of 70 percent or greater

Continuing Education

  • An annual four-hour refresher course and a passing a written examination of 25 multiple-choice questions with a score of 70 percent or greater are required

Fees

Certification $200.00
Annual renewal $200.00
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:  46

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  29-9012.00  Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Related Training:  Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician; Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

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.

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