Instructions & Qualification Requirements for Asbestos Certification

All applicants must be at least 19 years of age.

Current training from an approved training provider is required for all disciplines. 

Asbestos Inspector

  • No Additional Qualifications

Asbestos Management Planner

  • Be registered (or concurrently register) as a Safe State Asbestos Inspector
  • Have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
    • Professional certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, registered architect, or a certification in a related engineering or health or environmental field; or
    • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, and one year of work experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation, construction); or
    • An associate degree and two years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation, construction); or
    • A high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least three years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation, construction)

Asbestos Project Designer

  • Have one of the following combinations of education and/or experience:
    • A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession from an accredited College or University (CCSACS or equivalent), and at least one year of experience in building construction design, or a related field. When submitting application, include a write-up of detailed work experience (Company Name, Project start and end dates, Job title, Job description); or
    • At least four years of work experience in building construction design, or a related field. When submitting application, include a write-up of detailed work experience (Company Name, Project start and end dates, Job title, Job description).

Asbestos Supervisor

  • Have one of the following combinations of experience:
    • One year of experience as an Alabama accredited or certified asbestos worker. When submitting application, include a write-up of detailed work experience (Company Name, Project start and end dates, Job title, Job description); or
    • At least two years of work experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation, construction or building trades). When submitting application, include a write-up of detailed work experience (Company Name, Project start and end dates, Job title, Job description).

Asbestos Worker

  • No Additional Qualifications