Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program

Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program

Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), requires accreditation to carry out asbestos-related activities in the state. State and federal laws require accreditation in all other related disciplines.

The general steps for accreditation in Alabama are as follows:

• All applicants must have completed the most recent training provided by an Alabama-approved trainer.
• Below is a list of training organizations that have been approved.

Step 2 - Apply & Pay for individual asbestos certification.

• You must meet all the Asbestos Certification Qualification requirements
• Apply online ("Online Application" crimson button at top left of this page) or Request a copy of .pdf application (English and Spanish applications available) from Program Specialist, Rhonda Hester (rhester@ua.edu)
• Submit or upload all required documents with application
• Submit payment. Once application is submitted, the applicant can mail a check/money order, or UA SafeState will contact the applicant for payment. Processing time for applications - Once all documents have been received and submitted, processing can take up to 30 business days.
• After processing, applicants will be sent credentials by email. They'll also receive a UA SafeState card and certificate via mail.

Step 3: Firm certification. (Asbestos Supervisors and Asbestos Workers Only)

• Certify your Asbestos Abatement firm with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management here (ADEM Form 497)

The asbestos training and certification process requires initial training and accreditation and yearly refresher training for re-registration.

About Asbestos Certification

Nearly every state has requirements for who want to become certified asbestos removing specialists. Kansas, Idaho and other states don't require certifications, but they do require that individuals take training courses before working with asbestos.

Certificates of asbestos abatement are typically offered in the five following disciplines:

• Management Planner: Creates plans and makes suggestions regarding asbestos removal.

Each discipline has prerequisites that need to be met prior to applying for a certificate.

In some cases, project managers, inspections and management planners will need a diploma or degree from high school. Experience is required for the following roles: supervisor, manager, planner and project designer. Individuals that have certain professional licenses, like engineers and architects, can be exempt from those requirements.