DHS 159.21(3) (3) Occupant protection plan. A written occupant protection plan shall be posted in plain view outside each regulated area when the structure on which the asbestos abatement activity is being conducted is occupied or furnished. The plan shall be written on a form provided or approved by the department and shall describe how occupants and furnishings will be protected from exposure to asbestos fibers during the asbestos abatement activity and shall include all of the following:

DHS 159.21(3)(a) (a) The name, address, and telephone number of the company conducting the asbestos abatement activity.

DHS 159.21(3)(b) (b) The address of the property where the project is being conducted and the name and telephone number of the property contact person.

DHS 159.21(3)(c) (c) The project starting and ending dates and work schedule or shifts.

DHS 159.21(3)(d) (d) A statement that only authorized persons using appropriate personal protection may enter regulated areas.

DHS 159.21(3)(e) (e) A description of the engineering controls that will be used to prevent contamination of the structure, including the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

DHS 159.21(3)(f) (f) A description of any clearance activities that will be conducted.

DHS 159.21 Note Note: Occupant protection forms are available on the department’s website at www.dhs.wi.gov/asbestos or may be obtained from the Asbestos and Lead Unit: [e-mail]; 608-261-6876; 1 W. Wilson St, Room 137, PO Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659.

DHS 159.21(4) (4) Worker supervision. The asbestos company shall ensure that each asbestos worker conducting asbestos abatement activities has direct onsite supervision by an asbestos supervisor certified under this chapter and that each exterior asbestos worker conducting asbestos abatement activities has direct onsite supervision by an asbestos supervisor or exterior asbestos supervisor certified under this chapter.

DHS 159.21(5) (5) Verification of worker certification status. The asbestos company shall verify that each individual who conducts or supervises an asbestos abatement or asbestos management activity for the company is certified in the appropriate discipline required for the activity.

DHS 159.21(6) (6) Supervisor authority. The asbestos supervisor or exterior asbestos supervisor shall have the authority to shut down an asbestos abatement activity or take other prompt corrective measures to eliminate asbestos hazards and to ensure compliance with asbestos regulations.

DHS 159.21 History History: CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09; correction in (1) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673.

DHS 159.22 DHS 159.22 Responsibilities when providing an accredited training course. An asbestos company that is a training provider shall ensure compliance with all of the following:

DHS 159.22(1) (1) Course advertising. Advertisement for a training course shall include the name and address of the training provider as it appears on the application for training course accreditation submitted to the department, or as later changed by notification to the department.

DHS 159.22(2) (2) Course changes. The training provider shall submit proposed course changes to training course curriculum, including student manuals, instructor manuals, audiovisual materials and course tests, to the department for review and approval before implementing such changes in a class.

DHS 159.22(3) (3) Transfer of course ownership. A training provider may transfer ownership of an accredited training course if the transfer is requested by the training provider and the person to whom the course is being transferred, and a transfer fee of $50 is paid to the department.

DHS 159.22(4) (4) Disposition of training records. The training provider, upon closing its business or ceasing to offer an accredited training course, shall give the department an opportunity to take possession of relevant training records.

DHS 159.22 Note Note: Submit changes to Asbestos and Lead Unit: 1 W. Wilson St, Room 137, PO Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659; (fax) 608-266-9711; [e-mail].

DHS 159.22(5) (5) Quality control. To ensure that training courses, principal instructors and guest instructors remain in compliance with this chapter, the training provider shall implement a quality control plan that includes the following:

DHS 159.22(5)(a) (a) Annual review and update, as needed, of training materials and course tests.

DHS 159.22(5)(b) (b) Annual compilation and review of student-completed course evaluation forms with course improvements made to address student concerns.

DHS 159.22(6) (6) Class schedule notification.

DHS 159.22(6)(a) (a) Submittal requirements. The training provider shall submit class schedule notification using the department online database at least 10 working days before the class starting date. If a temporary computer problem prevents use of the Internet to submit class schedule notification, the training provider shall notify the department by email, fax, or telephone using a form obtained from the department. The class schedule notification shall include all of the following:

DHS 159.22(6)(a)1. 1. The name of the training provider.

DHS 159.22(6)(a)2. 2. The course discipline and whether it is an initial or refresher course.

DHS 159.22(6)(a)3. 3. The class location, including city, street address, and building name and room number if applicable.

DHS 159.22(6)(a)4. 4. The class start and end dates.

DHS 159.22(6)(a)5. 5. The class daily start and end times.

DHS 159.22(6)(a)6. 6. The name of the principal instructor.