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

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