DHS 159.31(9)(a) (a) Overview of federal, state and local government agencies that regulate asbestos removal.

DHS 159.31(9)(b) (b) Overview of EPA regulations for asbestos in schools under 40 CFR 763 subpart E and EPA national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants under 40 CFR 61 subparts A and M.

DHS 159.31(9)(c) (c) OSHA asbestos construction standard under 29 CFR 1926.1101, hazard communication standard under 29 CFR 1926.59, and respiratory protection under 29 CFR 1910.134.

DHS 159.31(9)(d) (d) Current state asbestos-related regulations of the department of safety and professional services, department of natural resources, and this chapter, including asbestos training and certification requirements, procedures for submitting an application for certification, required fees, and provisional certification.

DHS 159.31 History History: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09; correction in (9) (d) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673.

DHS 159.32 DHS 159.32 Curriculum requirements for asbestos supervisor initial course. The initial training course for the asbestos supervisor discipline shall be 5 training days in length. Course instruction shall include lecture supplemented by audiovisual materials, learning exercises and activities; at least 16 hours of hands-on skills training and practice; course review with time to answer questions; a written course test that meets the requirements under s. DHS 159.22 (16); and time to assist students to complete the department application for certification. Course instruction for the asbestos supervisor initial training course shall address all of the following:

DHS 159.32(1) (1) Asbestos characteristics. Physical characteristics of asbestos, including all of the following:

DHS 159.32(1)(a) (a) Identification of asbestos.

DHS 159.32(1)(b) (b) Aerodynamic characteristics.

DHS 159.32(1)(c) (c) Typical uses of asbestos-containing materials.

DHS 159.32(1)(d) (d) Physical appearance.

DHS 159.32(1)(e) (e) Overview of abatement control options.

DHS 159.32(1)(f) (f) Hazard assessment considerations, including friability.

DHS 159.32(2) (2) Health effects. Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure, including all of the following:

DHS 159.32(2)(a) (a) The nature of asbestos-related diseases.

DHS 159.32(2)(b) (b) Routes of exposure.

DHS 159.32(2)(c) (c) Dose-response relationship and the lack of a safe exposure level.

DHS 159.32(2)(d) (d) Synergistic effect between cigarette smoking and asbestos exposure.

DHS 159.32(2)(e) (e) Latency periods for asbestos-related diseases.

DHS 159.32(2)(f) (f) Relationship of asbestos exposure to asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and cancers of other organs.

DHS 159.32(3) (3) Personal protective equipment. The use of personal protective equipment, including all of the following:

DHS 159.32(3)(a) (a) Classes and characteristics of respirators, including respirator protection factors.

DHS 159.32(3)(b) (b) Limitations of respirators.

DHS 159.32(3)(c) (c) Proper respirator selection, inspection, donning, use, maintenance, and storage procedures.

DHS 159.32(3)(d) (d) Selection of cartridges.

DHS 159.32(3)(e) (e) Methods for field testing of the facepiece-to-face seal, including positive and negative pressure fit checks.

DHS 159.32(3)(f) (f) Qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures.

DHS 159.32(3)(g) (g) Variability between field and laboratory protection and factors that alter respirator fit, such as facial hair.

DHS 159.32(3)(h) (h) Components of a proper respiratory protection program and employer responsibilities.