Asbestos Handler
Description
An asbestos handler removes, encapsulates, encloses, or disturbs friable asbestos, or is otherwise employed on an asbestos project. The nine specific categories of asbestos handler certificates include asbestos handler, operations and maintenance, restricted asbestos handler-allied trades, asbestos project air sampling technician, inspector, management planner, project designer, supervisor, and project monitor.
Certification Requirements
Applicants seeking to become certified as an asbestos handler in New York State must submit an application to the Division of Health and Safety at the New York State Labor Department. A person can only perform the tasks specified for the type of certificate held.
Age Requirement
Applicants seeking to become certified to function as an asbestos handler in New York State must be at least 18 years of age.
Education
Applicants seeking certification to function as an asbestos handler in New York State must complete a course of study approved by the New York State Health Department that pertains to each particular category of asbestos handler for which certification is sought. These courses of study involve a minimum of 18 hours and vary depending upon the asbestos handler classification desired.
Fees
$50 - $150 -- Initial certificate; rates vary depending upon which of the nine distinct asbestos handler certificates is applied for.
Annual renewal at the same respective rates, for the same reasons.
Examination Requirements
Must successfully complete the designated asbestos handler course of study approved by the New York State Health Department.
Licenses Issued and Active
As of March 1, 2010, there were over 22,400 active certificates outstanding for this occupation.
Licensing Authority
New York State Department of Labor
Division of Safety and Health
Licensing and Certification Unit
State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 161
Albany, New York 12240-0001
Phone: (518) 485-7815
Fax: (518) 485-8530
Standard Occupational Classification
47-4041 - Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
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Additional Information
New York State Department of Health
Division of Occupational Health and Environmental Epidemiology
2 University Place
Albany, New York 12203
Phone: (518) 458-6483