DHS 159.12(4)(b) (b) For asbestos worker certification, a 1-day asbestos worker refresher course.

DHS 159.12(4)(c) (c) For asbestos inspector certification, a half-day asbestos inspector refresher course.

DHS 159.12(4)(d) (d) For asbestos management planner certification, a half-day asbestos inspector refresher course and a half-day asbestos management planner refresher course.

DHS 159.12(4)(e) (e) For asbestos project designer certification, a 1-day asbestos project designer refresher course.

DHS 159.12(4)(f) (f) For exterior asbestos supervisor certification, a 2-hour exterior asbestos supervisor refresher course.

DHS 159.12(5) (5) Continuity of training. In order to maintain eligibility for certification in the discipline, an individual shall complete all required training for the discipline within the following timeframes:

DHS 159.12(5)(a) (a) The applicant shall complete the most recent required training no more than 12 months before submitting application for certification or renewal of certification.

DHS 159.12(5)(b) (b) To be eligible to renew certification in a discipline, the applicant’s training history shall show a gap of no more than 24 months between the completion dates of any two consecutive accredited training courses required for certification in the discipline.

DHS 159.12(5)(c) (c) If the applicant does not complete refresher training required under sub. (4) for the discipline within 24 months after completing a previous training course for the discipline, the individual shall retake the initial training course for the discipline to qualify for certification.

DHS 159.12 History History: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09.

DHS 159.13 DHS 159.13 Responsibilities of individuals conducting regulated asbestos activities.

DHS 159.13(1) (1) Association with a certified asbestos company. An individual shall be associated with a certified asbestos company under subch. III by ownership, contract or employment before the individual may perform, supervise or offer to perform or supervise a regulated asbestos activity.

DHS 159.13(2) (2) Compliance with asbestos-related laws. An individual conducting regulated asbestos activities shall comply with this chapter and all applicable local, state and federal asbestos ordinances, statutes and regulations, including:

DHS 159.13(2)(a) (a) 15 U.S.C. sec. 2643 and 2646, Title II of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

DHS 159.13(2)(b) (b) Wisconsin department of safety and professional services asbestos regulations for public sector employees under ch. SPS 332.

DHS 159.13(2)(c) (c) Wisconsin DNR regulations for control of asbestos emissions under ch. NR 447, and collection and transportation of asbestos waste under s. NR 502.06.

DHS 159.13(2)(d) (d) U.S. department of transportation asbestos waste transportation requirements under 49 CFR Parts 100 to 185.

DHS 159.13(2)(e) (e) U.S. EPA regulations for asbestos worker protection under 40 CFR 763 subpart G, asbestos in schools regulations under 40 CFR 763 subpart E, and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants under 40 CFR 61 subparts A and M.

DHS 159.13(2)(f) (f) U.S. OSHA regulations for asbestos construction under 29 CFR 1926.1101, hazard communication under 29 CFR 1926.59, and respiratory protection under 29 CFR 1910.134.

DHS 159.13(3) (3) Training certificates.

DHS 159.13(3)(a) (a) No person may give, trade, sell, or loan a training certificate to another person or use a training certificate that belongs to another person.

DHS 159.13(3)(b) (b) A training certificate may be copied only for record keeping purposes. If a training certificate is copied, the person who makes the copy shall clearly label the copy with the word “copy” across the front.

DHS 159.13(3)(c) (c) The individual to whom a training certificate is issued is the owner of that training certificate and shall do all of the following:

DHS 159.13(3)(c)1. 1. Retain the original training certificate for each required training course completed for the duration of the individual’s certification.

DHS 159.13(3)(c)2. 2. Have the original training certificate at the work site, if it qualifies the individual to provisionally conduct regulated asbestos activities under s. DHS 159.09.

DHS 159.13(3)(c)3. 3. Make the original training certificate for each completed course available for inspection by the department upon request.

DHS 159.13(4) (4) Certification cards.

DHS 159.13(4)(a) (a) No person may give, trade, sell, or loan a certification card to another person, or use a certification card that belongs to another person.

DHS 159.13(4)(b) (b) A certification card may be photocopied only for record keeping purposes. If a certification card is copied, the person who makes the copy shall clearly label the copy with the word “copy” across the front.