N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 10 § 73.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 73.7 - Required examination

(a) Each individual who has attended an approved asbestos safety training program must pass a written multiple choice examination appropriate for the program which includes topics from all aspects of the training.

(b) The examination will be one provided by the Department of Health, or if one is not provided by the Department of Health, one approved by the Department of Health as part of the program provider's application.

(c) Closed book written examinations shall be administered at the completion of each initial and refresher training program by the training provider. The training provider will insure that the integrity of examination process is not compromised by actions of the trainee. The Department of Health may require the training provider to grade the examinations, record the grades and submit a copy of the examination, including the answer sheet, and a list of those who successfully completed each training program to the Department of Health.

(d) The written examination required for the asbestos handler training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (b) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 50 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(e) The written examination required for the operations and maintenance training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (c) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 25 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(f) The written examination required for the allied trades training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (d) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 50 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(g) The written examination required for the asbestos project air sampling technician training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (e) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 50 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(h) The written examination required for the inspector training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (f) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 50 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(i) The written examination required for the management planner training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(g) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 50 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(j) The written examination required for the abatement project designer training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (h) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 100 questions. A score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(k) The written examination required for the asbestos abatement contractors and supervisors training program shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (i) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 100 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(l) The written examination required for the asbestos project monitor shall cover the topics listed under section 73.5(a) and (j) of this Part. The examination shall include at least 100 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass the examination.

(m) The examinations for all refresher training programs must include a minimum of 25 questions. A minimum score of 72 percent is required to pass the examination. Examination questions must be specific to the topic areas required for the discipline under section 73.6 of this Part.

(n) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this section, an oral examination may be administered instead of a written examination if an individual demonstrates that he/she is unable to read or write and provided such skills are not required to perform the functions of the discipline for which the individual is being tested. The individual administering the examination shall record the answers of the individual taking the examination on an answer sheet.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 § 73.7