Chapter DHS 159

DHS 159.33(7)(b) (b) Building record review.

DHS 159.33(7)(c) (c) Identification of probable homogeneous areas from blueprints or as-built drawings.

DHS 159.33(7)(d) (d) Consultation with maintenance or building personnel.

DHS 159.33(7)(e) (e) Review of previous inspection, sampling and abatement records of a building.

DHS 159.33(7)(f) (f) The role of the inspector in exclusions for previously conducted inspections.

DHS 159.33(8) (8) Inspection work practices and processes. Inspecting for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing material and assessing the condition of friable asbestos-containing material, including all of the following:

DHS 159.33(8)(a) (a) Procedures to follow in conducting visual inspections for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing material.

DHS 159.33(8)(b) (b) Types of building materials that may contain asbestos.

DHS 159.33(8)(c) (c) Touching materials to determine friability.

DHS 159.33(8)(d) (d) Open return air plenums and their importance in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

DHS 159.33(8)(e) (e) Assessing damage, significant damage, potential damage and potential significant damage.

DHS 159.33(8)(f) (f) Amount of suspected asbestos-containing material, both in total quantity and as a percentage of the total area.

DHS 159.33(8)(g) (g) Type of damage to the asbestos-containing or suspect asbestos-containing material.

DHS 159.33(8)(h) (h) Accessibility of the material.

DHS 159.33(8)(i) (i) Potential for disturbance of the material.

DHS 159.33(8)(j) (j) Known or suspected causes of damage or significant damage.

DHS 159.33(8)(k) (k) Deterioration as an assessment factor.

DHS 159.33(8)(L) (L) Hands-on skills training and practice in of the following:

DHS 159.33(8)(L)1. 1. Procedures for visual inspections for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing material or suspect asbestos-containing material.

DHS 159.33(8)(L)2. 2. Assessing amount and types of damaged asbestos-containing or suspect asbestos-containing material.

DHS 159.33(8)(L)3. 3. Determining quantities of asbestos-containing material by size and percent of area.

DHS 159.33(8)(L)4. 4. Determining accessibility, potential for disturbance, causes of damage and deterioration of asbestos-containing material.

DHS 159.33(9) (9) Bulk sampling. Bulk sampling of suspect asbestos containing materials, including all of the following:

DHS 159.33(9)(a) (a) Detailed discussion of the EPA publication, “Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing Materials.”

DHS 159.33(9)(b) (b) Techniques to ensure sampling in a randomly distributed manner for other than friable surfacing materials.

DHS 159.33(9)(c) (c) Sampling of non-friable materials.

DHS 159.33(9)(d) (d) Techniques for bulk sampling.

DHS 159.33(9)(e) (e) Sampling and repair equipment.

DHS 159.33(9)(f) (f) Patching or repair of damage from sampling.

DHS 159.33(9)(g) (g) Discussion of polarized light microscopy.

DHS 159.33(9)(h) (h) Choosing an accredited laboratory to analyze bulk samples.

DHS 159.33(9)(i) (i) Quality control and quality assurance procedures.

DHS 159.33(9)(j) (j) Sample analysis recommended by EPA be performed by laboratories accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).

DHS 159.33(9)(k) (k) Hands-on skills training and practice in all of the following:

DHS 159.33(9)(k)1. 1. Determining homogeneous areas.

DHS 159.33(9)(k)2. 2. Determining proper number of samples to take and locations for taking bulk samples.

DHS 159.33(9)(k)3. 3. Sampling methods for friable materials.

DHS 159.33(9)(k)4. 4. Sampling methods for non-friable materials.

DHS 159.33(9)(k)5. 5. Taking samples using a variety of tools on non-asbestos containing material.

DHS 159.33(9)(k)6. 6. Repairing damage after taking samples.

DHS 159.33(10) (10) Personal protective equipment. The use of personal protective equipment, including all of the following:

DHS 159.33(10)(a) (a) Classes and characteristics of respirators, including respirator protection factors.

DHS 159.33(10)(b) (b) Limitations of respirators.

DHS 159.33(10)(c) (c) Proper respirator selection, inspection, donning, use, maintenance, and storage procedures.

DHS 159.33(10)(d) (d) Selection of cartridges.

DHS 159.33(10)(e) (e) Methods for field testing of the face piece-to-face seal, including positive and negative pressure fit checks.

DHS 159.33(10)(f) (f) Qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures.

DHS 159.33(10)(g) (g) Variability between field and laboratory protection and factors that alter respirator fit, such as facial hair.

DHS 159.33(10)(h) (h) Components of a proper respiratory protection program and employer responsibilities.

DHS 159.33(10)(i) (i) Selection and use of disposable and non-disposable personal protective clothing.

DHS 159.33(10)(j) (j) Regulations covering personal protective equipment.

DHS 159.33(10)(k) (k) A demonstration of donning, fit checking and fit testing.

DHS 159.33(10)(L) (L) Hands-on skills training and practice in the following:

DHS 159.33(10)(L)1. 1. Selecting proper respirators and cartridges.

DHS 159.33(10)(L)2. 2. Inspecting, disassembling, cleaning and assembling half-face respirators.

DHS 159.33(10)(L)3. 3. Donning and doffing personal protective clothing.

DHS 159.33(11) (11) Inspection reports and record keeping. Writing an inspection report and required documentation and records, including all of the following:

DHS 159.33(11)(a) (a) Labeling of samples and keying sample identification to sampling location.

DHS 159.33(11)(b) (b) Recommendations on sample labeling.

DHS 159.33(11)(c) (c) Detailing the asbestos-containing material inventory.

DHS 159.33(11)(d) (d) Photographing selected sampling areas and examples of asbestos-containing material condition.

DHS 159.33(11)(e) (e) Inspection information required for inclusion in a school management plan under title II, section 203 (i) (1) of the Toxic Substance Control Act.

DHS 159.33(11)(f) (f) Hands-on skills training and practice in all of the following:

DHS 159.33(11)(f)1. 1. Labeling samples and photographs.

DHS 159.33(11)(f)2. 2. Keying sample identification to sample locations and completing chain-of-custody sample forms for bulk sample analysis.

DHS 159.33(11)(f)3. 3. Completing an inspection report and asbestos-containing material inventory.

DHS 159.33(12) (12) Asbestos regulations. Asbestos-related regulations for inspectors, including all of the following:

DHS 159.33(12)(a) (a) Requirements of TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Title II (15 U.S.C. secs. 2643 and 2646).

DHS 159.33(12)(b) (b) EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR part 61), Subparts A (General Provisions) and M (National Emission Standard for Asbestos).

DHS 159.33(12)(c) (c) EPA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools (40 CFR 763, Subpart E).

DHS 159.33(12)(d) (d) EPA Worker Protection Rule (40 CFR 763, Subpart G).

DHS 159.33(12)(e) (e) OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101), Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1926.59), and Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134).

DHS 159.33(12)(f) (f) OSHA and EPA clarifications and interpretations as they apply to asbestos.

DHS 159.33(12)(g) (g) Asbestos training, certification, provisional certification, and notification requirements and responsibilities under this chapter, including procedures for submitting certification applications and project notifications, and required fees.

DHS 159.33(12)(h) (h) Department of safety and professional services asbestos regulations for public sector employees under ch. SPS 332.

DHS 159.33(12)(i) (i) Department of natural resources regulations for the control of asbestos emissions under ch. NR 447.

DHS 159.33(12)(j) (j) Hands-on skills training and practice in reading, finding information, and determining regulatory requirements of federal and state regulations.

DHS 159.33(13) (13) Field trip. Class field trip to a suitable building, with hands-on inspection skills training and practice, including all of the following:

DHS 159.33(13)(a) (a) Walk-through inspection.

DHS 159.33(13)(b) (b) On-site discussion on information gathering and determination of sampling locations.

DHS 159.33(13)(c) (c) On-site practice in physical assessment.

DHS 159.33(13)(d) (d) A post-field trip classroom discussion of the field exercise.

DHS 159.33 History History: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09; correction in (12) (h) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673.

DHS 159.34 DHS 159.34 Curriculum requirements for asbestos management planner initial course. The initial training course for the asbestos management planner discipline shall be 2 training days in length. Course instruction shall include lecture supplemented by audiovisual materials, learning exercises and activities; at least 2 hours of hands-on skills training and practice; course review with time to answer questions; a written course test that meets requirements under s. DHS 159.22 (16); and time to assist students to complete the department application for certification. Course instruction for the asbestos management planner initial training course shall address all of the following:

DHS 159.34(1) (1) Management planning overview. Management plan purposes and management planner responsibilities, including all of the following:

DHS 159.34(1)(a) (a) The role and responsibilities of the asbestos management planner.

DHS 159.34(1)(b) (b) Operations and maintenance programs.

DHS 159.34(1)(c) (c) Setting work priorities.

DHS 159.34(1)(d) (d) Protecting building occupants.