DHS 159.28(2)(a) (a) Except as provided under par. (c), original course accreditation expires one year after the course accreditation issue date.

DHS 159.28(2)(b) (b) Except as provided under par. (c), renewed accreditation expires as follows:

DHS 159.28(2)(b)1. 1. When an application for accreditation renewal is submitted to the department before the current course accreditation expiration date, the renewed course accreditation expires one year from the date the current course accreditation expires.

DHS 159.28(2)(b)2. 2. When an application for accreditation renewal is submitted to the department within 12 months after the course accreditation expiration date the renewed course accreditation expires one year after the renewal issue date.

DHS 159.28(2)(c) (c) Accreditation of a training course that is in effect on May 1, 2009 shall expire one year after May 1, 2009.

DHS 159.28(3) (3) Expired accreditation.

DHS 159.28(3)(a) (a) To obtain accreditation for a course that has been expired for more than 12 months, the training provider shall submit application for contingent accreditation under s. DHS 159.24.

DHS 159.28(3)(b) (b) A training provider may not conduct a training course if accreditation for the course is expired.

DHS 159.28 History History: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09.

DHS 159.29 DHS 159.29 Curriculum requirements for exterior asbestos worker course. The training course for the exterior asbestos worker discipline shall be one training day in length. Course instruction shall include: lecture, supplemented with audiovisual materials, and learning exercises and activities; at least 3 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 exterior asbestos worker discipline shall address all of the following topics:

DHS 159.29(1) (1) Asbestos characteristics. The physical characteristics of asbestos, including all of the following:

DHS 159.29(1)(a) (a) Identification of asbestos.

DHS 159.29(1)(b) (b) Aerodynamic characteristics.

DHS 159.29(1)(c) (c) Friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials.

DHS 159.29(1)(d) (d) Typical asbestos uses on the exterior of structures including NESHAP category I and II non-friable asbestos-containing material (e.g., built-up roofing materials, cementitious roofing materials, cementitious siding materials) and incidental asbestos-containing exterior building products.

DHS 159.29(1)(e) (e) Overview of abatement control options.

DHS 159.29(2) (2) Health effects. Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure, including all of the following:

DHS 159.29(2)(a) (a) The nature of asbestos-related diseases.

DHS 159.29(2)(b) (b) Dose-response relationship and lack of a safe exposure level.

DHS 159.29(2)(c) (c) Synergistic effect between cigarette smoking and asbestos exposure.

DHS 159.29(2)(d) (d) Routes of exposure.

DHS 159.29(2)(e) (e) Latency period of asbestos-related diseases.

DHS 159.29(2)(f) (f) Relationship of asbestos exposure to asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and cancers of other organs.

DHS 159.29(3) (3) Personal protective equipment. The use of personal protective equipment, including all of the following:

DHS 159.29(3)(a) (a) Classes and characteristics of respirators, including respirator protection factors.

DHS 159.29(3)(b) (b) Limitations of respirators.

DHS 159.29(3)(c) (c) Proper respirator selection, inspection, donning, use, maintenance, and storage procedures.

DHS 159.29(3)(d) (d) Selection of cartridges.

DHS 159.29(3)(e) (e) Methods for field testing of the face piece-to-face seal, including positive and negative pressure fit checks.