DHS 159.33(8)(L)1.
1. Procedures for visual inspections for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing material or suspect asbestos-containing material.
DHS 159.33(8)(L)2.
2. Assessing amount and types of damaged asbestos-containing or suspect asbestos-containing material.
DHS 159.33(8)(L)3.
3. Determining quantities of asbestos-containing material by size and percent of area.
DHS 159.33(8)(L)4.
4. Determining accessibility, potential for disturbance, causes of damage and deterioration of asbestos-containing material.
DHS 159.33(9)
(9) Bulk sampling. Bulk sampling of suspect asbestos containing materials, including all of the following:
DHS 159.33(9)(a)
(a) Detailed discussion of the EPA publication, “Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing Materials."
DHS 159.33(9)(b)
(b) Techniques to ensure sampling in a randomly distributed manner for other than friable surfacing materials.
DHS 159.33(9)(j)
(j) Sample analysis recommended by EPA be performed by laboratories accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
DHS 159.33(9)(k)
(k) Hands-on skills training and practice in all of the following:
DHS 159.33(9)(k)2.
2. Determining proper number of samples to take and locations for taking bulk samples.
DHS 159.33(9)(k)5.
5. Taking samples using a variety of tools on non-asbestos containing material.
DHS 159.33(10)
(10) Personal protective equipment. The use of personal protective equipment, including all of the following:
DHS 159.33(10)(a)
(a) Classes and characteristics of respirators, including respirator protection factors.
DHS 159.33(10)(c)
(c) Proper respirator selection, inspection, donning, use, maintenance, and storage procedures.
DHS 159.33(10)(e)
(e) Methods for field testing of the face piece-to-face seal, including positive and negative pressure fit checks.
DHS 159.33(10)(g)
(g) Variability between field and laboratory protection and factors that alter respirator fit, such as facial hair.
DHS 159.33(10)(h)
(h) Components of a proper respiratory protection program and employer responsibilities.
DHS 159.33(10)(i)
(i) Selection and use of disposable and non-disposable personal protective clothing.
DHS 159.33(10)(L)2.
2. Inspecting, disassembling, cleaning and assembling half-face respirators.
DHS 159.33(11)
(11) Inspection reports and record keeping. Writing an inspection report and required documentation and records, including all of the following:
DHS 159.33(11)(a)
(a) Labeling of samples and keying sample identification to sampling location.
DHS 159.33(11)(d)
(d) Photographing selected sampling areas and examples of asbestos-containing material condition.
DHS 159.33(11)(e)
(e) Inspection information required for inclusion in a school management plan under title II, section 203 (i) (1) of the Toxic Substance Control Act.
DHS 159.33(11)(f)2.
2. Keying sample identification to sample locations and completing chain-of-custody sample forms for bulk sample analysis.
DHS 159.33(11)(f)3.
3. Completing an inspection report and asbestos-containing material inventory.
DHS 159.33(12)
(12) Asbestos regulations. Asbestos-related regulations for inspectors, including all of the following:
DHS 159.33(12)(a)
(a) Requirements of TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Title II (15 U.S.C. secs. 2643 and 2646).
DHS 159.33(12)(b)
(b) EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (
40 CFR part 61), Subparts A (General Provisions) and M (National Emission Standard for Asbestos).
DHS 159.33(12)(f)
(f) OSHA and EPA clarifications and interpretations as they apply to asbestos.
DHS 159.33(12)(g)
(g) Asbestos training, certification, provisional certification, and notification requirements and responsibilities under this chapter, including procedures for submitting certification applications and project notifications, and required fees.
DHS 159.33(12)(h)
(h) Department of safety and professional services asbestos regulations for public sector employees under
ch. SPS 332.
DHS 159.33(12)(i)
(i) Department of natural resources regulations for the control of asbestos emissions under
ch. NR 447.
DHS 159.33(12)(j)
(j) Hands-on skills training and practice in reading, finding information, and determining regulatory requirements of federal and state regulations.
DHS 159.33(13)
(13) Field trip. Class field trip to a suitable building, with hands-on inspection skills training and practice, including all of the following:
DHS 159.33(13)(b)
(b) On-site discussion on information gathering and determination of sampling locations.
DHS 159.33 History
History: CR 08-036: cr.
Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09; correction in (12) (h) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6.,
7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
DHS 159.34
DHS 159.34 Curriculum requirements for asbestos management planner initial course. The initial training course for the asbestos management planner discipline shall be 2 training days in length. Course instruction shall include lecture supplemented by audiovisual materials, learning exercises and activities; at least 2 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 asbestos management planner initial training course shall address all of the following:
DHS 159.34(1)
(1) Management planning overview. Management plan purposes and management planner responsibilities, including all of the following:
DHS 159.34(1)(a)
(a) The role and responsibilities of the asbestos management planner.
DHS 159.34(2)
(2) Evaluation and interpretation of survey results. Management planner's role in reviewing and interpreting inspection field data and laboratory results, including all of the following:
DHS 159.34(2)(a)
(a) Review of requirements for inspection and management plans for school buildings under section 203 (i) (1) of Title II of the Toxic Substance Control Act (15 U.S.C. secs. 2643 and 2646).
DHS 159.34(2)(c)
(c) A comparison of field inspector's data sheet with laboratory results and site survey.
DHS 159.34(3)
(3) Hazard assessment. Management planner's role in assessing asbestos hazards, including all of the following:
DHS 159.34(3)(a)
(a) Amplification of the difference between physical assessment and hazard assessment.
DHS 159.34(3)(c)
(c) Explanation of significant damage, damage, potential damage, and potential significant damage.
DHS 159.34(3)(d)
(d) Use of a description or decision tree code for assessment of asbestos-containing material.
DHS 159.34(3)(f)
(f) The relationship of accessibility, vibration sources, use of adjoining space, air plenums and other factors to hazard assessment.
DHS 159.34(4)
(4) Legal issues and insurance. Insurance and legal liabilities of management planners, including all of the following:
DHS 159.34(4)(c)
(c) Liabilities associated with interim control measures, in-house maintenance, repair and removal.
