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Initial Classes:
UF/TREEO's initial asbestos courses are approved by the EPA and the State of Florida for persons wishing to receive accreditation. EPA-approved training courses are in accordance with Florida BPR: Licensure of Asbestos Professionals (Training Provider No. FL 49-0000995).
In Florida, Asbestos Inspectors/Management Planners, and Project Designers must work under the direction of a Florida Licensed Asbestos Consultant, Asbestos Contactor/Supervisors must work under the direction of a Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractor.
The difference between a Asbestos Management Planner, Asbestos Project Designer, and Asbestos Project Monitor is:
An Asbestos Management Planner works under the direction of a licensed consultant and engages in the development of asbestos abatement schedules or operation and maintenance plans. Management planners must complete a two-day management planning course and a three-day project designer course.
An Asbestos Project Designer works under the direction of a licensed consultant and engages in the design of project specifications for asbestos abatement projects. Project designers must complete a three-day project designer course.
An Asbestos Project Monitor ensures an asbestos abatement project’s compliance with project specifications, applicable safety and health regulations, and other contract requirements under the direction of a licensed consultant. Project monitors must complete a five-day contractor supervisor course and an asbestos sampling course (NIOSH Course 582).
A Certificate of Accreditation and photo wallet card will be issued for those who attend and successfully complete the initial course(s).
It is a mandatory EPA requirement for participants to arrive on time and remain in the classroom for the duration of the course to receive their certificates.
Refresher Classes:
UF/TREEO's asbestos refresher courses are approved by the EPA and the State of Florida (Training Provider No. FL 49-0000995) for persons wishing to receive reaccreditation. To be reaccredited in the courses you must provide proof of having successfully completed the initial EPA-approved training course in accordance with FL BPR: Licensure of Asbestos Professionals and any annual refresher courses in the discipline in which you seek reaccreditation. If your initial and/or latest refresher course certificates were issued through another training provider, you must submit copies with your registration form before the course date for each discipline..
Students are required to take a refresher course within one year of the date of their initial course, or their last refresher, to legally work in the State of Florida.
There is an additional grace period of one year if a student is not working in the area. However, if the student goes over two years from the exact date of their initial course, or last refresher, then they must take the initial course again.
Successful completion of a 25-question examination is required for all refresher courses. Participants are required to score 70% or above on this exam. See the Refresher Exam Study Guides below to help you prepare for the refresher exams.
Examinations are required for all initial and refresher accreditation courses. Participants are required to score 70% or above to receive their certificate of accreditation.
Effective June 1, 2005 revised Chapter 61E1, Florida Administrative Code requires exams for all refresher courses, including: Asbestos: Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor/Supervisor, Project Designer, and Worker. The questions contained in the documents below will help you prepare for these upcoming exams.
It is the responsibility of the persons who plan to do asbestos abatement work in other states to contact the particular state(s) to verify that accreditation, licensure, and other requirements are met.
"State accreditation programs may have more stringent requirements than does the EPA Model Accreditation Plan. As a result some EPA approved training courses may not meet the requirements of a particular State's Accreditation Program." -US--EPA
Our Asbestos Refreshers for Inspector, Managerial Planner, and Contractor Supervisor are currently approved by Alabama Safe State.
You can contact the Florida Board of Professional Regulation: Asbestos Licensing Unit directly for answering questions concerning the scope of working with asbestos in the State of Florida.
Website: The fastest way to receive their information, including Statutes and Rules, Forms, Frequently Asked Questions, Publications and to Download Application Files is at their website:
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/, click on Doing Business with Us, then select Asbestos.
Call Center: Go to: Call.Center@dbpr.state.fl.us to send an e-mail.
Customer Contact Center: To speak directly to a person by phone call (850) 487-1395.
Mail: Department of Professional Regulation, Asbestos Licensing Unit, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
You can view the asbestos statutes and regulations at this website:
Chapter 61E1, Florida Administrative Code
To view the Licensing Unit Frequently Asked Questions go to:
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/asbest/faq.html
If you plan to continue on to later become a Florida Licensed Asbestos Consultant or Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractor then there are additional licensure 469.005 requirements. Go to the Board of Professional Regulation: Asbestos Licensing Unit website for the most up-to-date requirements and application forms located at: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ click on Doing Business with Us, then select Asbestos.
All applicants for licensure as either asbestos consultants or asbestos contractors shall:
UF/TREEO courses are approved for various professional course credits. Be sure to check your specific course attributes listing to see if any of these credits are approved for the specific course you have enrolled in and are applicable to your profession. If you are interested in receiving any of these credits, you will need to bring a picture ID, a copy of your professional license, sign in with the receptionist on your first break, and be in attendance for the entire session.These credits may include: (1) Professional Engineers, (2) Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractors or Consultants, (3) Licensed Contractors, (4) Architects, and (5) Certified Industrial Hygienists.
Courses are tailored to meet the needs of your organization. The contract cost includes course registration fee, which provide instruction, educational materials, and certificates from UF/TREEO.
These are compliance-training courses under OSHA Construction Industry Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101 for Class II, III, and IV Workers. Annual refreshers which review current topics, site-specific practices and changes in federal, state, and local regulations are required.
Courses include:
For more information contact Karen Skaggs at (352) 392-9570 ext. 221, or kskaggs@treeo.ufl.edu.
UF/TREEO Certified Asbestos Worker Trainers can train your employees at your location.
For more information on scheduling a course at your facility or in your local area, contact the TREEO Center at 352/392-9570, Ext. 212, or train@treeo.ufl.edu, or Karen Skaggs at 352/392-9570, Ext. 221, or kskaggs@treeo.ufl.edu.
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