Ala. Admin. Code r. 822-X-2-.05

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 822-X-2-.05 - Accreditation Of Individuals Engaged In Asbestos-Related Activities

(1) Procedures for accreditation of individuals:

(a) Individuals seeking accreditation by Safe State to engage in asbestos abatement and asbestos-related activities in Alabama must:

1. Using forms designated by Safe State, submit to Safe State a written application and other required documentation demonstrating that they meet the accreditation requirements established in paragraph (1)(c) of this Section for the particular discipline for which accreditation is sought;

2. Submit payment of an application fee with the application for accreditation as follows:

(i)	Inspector	$180.00 *
(ii)	Management Planner	$180.00 *
(iii)	Supervisor	$180.00
(iv)	Project Designer	$180.00
(v)	Worker	$ 50.00

*An individual who applies simultaneously for accreditation as an accredited inspector and accredited management planner will be assessed a total accreditation application fee of $240 for the two disciplines.

3. Submit 2 passport size color photos (1 1/4" x 1 1/4") or electronic equivalent; and

4. The documentation that must accompany the application for accreditation shall meet the requirements established in paragraph (1)(d) of this Section. Safe State reserves the right to require submission of an official form of photographic identification issued by a government agency or office.

(b) Upon receipt of the completed application and verification that the individual meets all the applicable requirements of this Chapter, Safe State shall issue to the individual an Alabama Accreditation for Asbestos Abatement and Asbestos-Related Activities certificate and a photo identification card for the appropriate discipline. Individual accreditation in a discipline expires one year from the last day of the individual's most recently completed asbestos-related training course or refresher training course for that discipline. The current Safe State-issued identification card and the Alabama Accreditation certificate must be maintained at the location where the asbestos related activity is being performed.

(c)Requirements for individual accreditation. To become accredited as an inspector, management planner, supervisor, project designer, or abatement worker, an individual must:

1. Successfully complete an accredited asbestos-related training course and receive a training course completion certificate in the appropriate discipline from a training program which is accredited by Safe State in accordance with Section 822-X-2-.04. Individuals who have successfully completed a training course that is not accredited by Safe State may seek individual accreditation by following the procedures in paragraph (3) of this Section;

2. Have attained at least 19 years of age; and

3. For the discipline in which individual accreditation is sought, meet or exceed the following experience requirements or education requirements, or both.

(i)Inspector.

(I) No additional experience or education requirements.

(ii)Management planner.

(I) Safe State accreditation as an asbestos inspector; and

(II) One of the following:

a. Hold a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or its equivalent and one year of experience in a related field such as remediation work (e.g., asbestos, lead, or environmental) or building construction; or

b. Hold an Associate's degree and two years experience in a related field such as remediation work (e.g., asbestos, lead, or environmental) or building construction; or

c. Hold a current certification as an industrial hygienist, licensed professional engineer, registered architect, or certification in a related engineering, occupational health, or environmental field such as safety professional, or environmental scientist; or

d. Earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least three years of experience in a related field such as remediation work (e.g., asbestos, lead, or environmental), facility maintenance, or building construction.

(iii)Supervisor.

(I) One year experience as an accredited asbestos abatement worker; or

(II) At least two years experience in a related field such as remediation work (e.g., asbestos, lead, or environmental) or in the building trades.

(iv)Project Designer:

(I) Must be a licensed professional engineer (PE) as defined in Section 34-11-1(3) of the Code of Ala. 1975 or a registered architect as defined in Section 34, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ala. 1975; or for asbestos projects that do not require the services of a licensed professional engineer or registered architect pursuant to the requirements of Section 34, Chapters 2 or 11, of the Code of Ala. 1975, and

(II) One of the following:

a. Hold a current certification as an industrial hygienist by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene; or

b. Hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession, and one year of experience in building construction and design or a related field; or

c. Four years of experience in building construction and design, or a related field.

(v)Abatement worker:

(I) No additional experience and/or education is required.

(d)Required documentation. The following documents shall be recognized by Safe State as evidence of meeting the requirements of paragraph (1)(c) of this Section. These documents shall be submitted with the application for individual accreditation:

1. Photocopies of academic transcripts or diploma, as evidence of meeting the educational requirements;

2. Documentation of current certification, licensure, or registration such as industrial hygienist, professional engineer, or architect;

3. Documentation of work experience, as evidence of meeting the work experience requirements, detailed on forms designated by Safe State. Detailed descriptions of work experience must be included and, at a minimum, consist of the number of and dates of projects or jobs, the size of each project or job, descriptions of tasks performed by the applicant, and the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on each project or job;

4. Training course and all refresher training course completion certificates issued by a Safe State accredited training program or by a training program currently accredited by another State, a Tribe, or EPA as provided for in Section 822-X-2-.04(1); or signed letter from a Safe State accredited training program which certifies that the applicant has successfully completed the required asbestos-related training course(s), as evidence of meeting the training requirements; and

5. A photocopy of a State-issued driver's license or department of motor vehicle identification card; a photocopy of a passport or military identification card as evidence of meeting the minimum age requirement.

(2)Procedures for re-accreditation of individuals accredited by Safe State:

(a) To maintain individual accreditation in a particular asbestos-related discipline, an accredited individual must apply to Safe State for re-accreditation each year. To apply for individual re-accreditation, an individual must:

1. Using forms designated by Safe State, submit to Safe State an application for individual re-accreditation accompanied by a refresher training course completion certificate issued by a Safe State accredited training program or by a training program currently accredited by another State, a Tribe, or EPA as provided for in Section 822-X-2-.04) (3) in the desired discipline(s); or a signed letter from a Safe State accredited training program which certifies that the applicant has completed the required refresher training course in that discipline within 24 months of the last day of the initial accredited training course or the most recently completed accredited refresher training course for that discipline.

NOTE: Accreditation is for 12 months from the last day of initial or refresher accredited training. If a refresher course has not been taken and re-accreditation issued, work in asbestos-related activities is prohibited. When more than 24 months have elapsed since the last day of initial or refresher accredited training, accreditation will be cancelled and the initial course must be re-taken before accreditation will be re-issued.

2. Submit payment of a re-accreditation application fee with the application for re-accreditation as follows:

(i)	Inspector	$180.00 *
(ii)	Management Planner	$180.00 *
(iii)	Supervisor	$180.00
(iv)	Project Designer	$180.00
(v)	Abatement Worker	$ 50.00

*An individual who applies simultaneously for re-accreditation as an inspector and management planner will be assessed a total re-accreditation application fee of $240 for the two disciplines.

(b) Upon receipt of the completed application for re-accreditation and verification that the individual meets the requirements of this Chapter, Safe State shall issue to the individual an Alabama Accreditation for Asbestos Abatement and Asbestos-Related Activities certificate and a photo identification card for the appropriate discipline. Individual re-accreditation in a discipline expires 12 months from the last day of the individual's most recently completed asbestos-related refresher training course in that discipline. The current Safe State-issued identification card and the Alabama accreditation certificate must be maintained at the location where the asbestos related activity is being performed.

(3)Procedures for accreditation and re-accreditation for individuals based upon training courses not accredited by Safe State":

(a) Individuals who, at the time of and as part of an application for accreditation or re-accreditation, submit in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2) of this Section documentation of completion of an asbestos-related training course or refresher training course that is not accredited by Safe State in accordance with Section 822-X-2-.04 but is currently accredited by another State, a Tribe, or EPA will be recognized and accredited by Safe State if either of the following requirements are satisfied:

1. The training program that conducted the training course(s) or refresher training course(s) not accredited by Safe State applies for and receives from Safe State accreditation of the training course(s) or refresher training course(s) in accordance with paragraphs 822-X-2-.04(1) or .04(3); or

2. The individual completes a Safe State accredited asbestos-related refresher training course in the appropriate discipline and submits to Safe State the course training certificate in addition to a complete application for accreditation or re-accreditation pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of this Section.

(b) The expiration date of an individual's accreditation or re-accreditation in a discipline obtained in accordance with paragraph (3)(a) of this Section shall be one year from the last day of the most recently completed asbestos-related training course or refresher training course.

(4)Reciprocity. Safe State may seek written reciprocal agreements with other States or Tribes where equivalency of asbestos accreditation or certification and training requirements can be demonstrated. Individuals seeking Alabama accreditation by means of reciprocal agreements between this State and another State or Tribe shall apply for accreditation in accordance with procedures established from time to time by Safe State.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 822-X-2-.05

New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2018, eff. 12/21/2018.

Authors: John Sikes, Charles Markin

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, Title 22 Chapter 39 Acts 1989, No. 89-517; Acts 1997, No. 97-626.