| Updated: |
7/30/2009 |
| Description: |
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Asbestos Program licenses contractors that perform friable asbestos abatement. This license allows asbestos abatement contractors to remove friable asbestos material. Worker certifications are issued to individuals that have completed four days of training learning to remove friable asbestos. Supervisor certifications are issued to individuals that have completed the four day worker certification and an additional five days of training learning how to supervise friable asbestos abatement projects.
Similar Keywords: subcontractors, air quality |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 468a.700 through .760
OAR 340-248
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| Duration: |
One year |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
License fee is $1000 per year. Certification fees are $45.00 for each worker and $65.00 for each supervisor per year. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Environmental Quality Department (DEQ) |
| Examination Information: |
Employee asbestos educational requirements:
DEQ's asbestos program also accredits training providers that train individuals for asbestos removal work. There are two levels of training: Asbestos Supervisor and Asbestos Worker. This training is 4 days and 5 days respectively and the cost is $400.00 to $550.00 including certification. Workers and supervisors must pass a 100 question test upon completion of the initial training. There is no test for Licensed Contractors. |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
Workers and supervisors must take an 8-hour refresher class each year, and pass a 50 question test in order to maintain their certification. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
To qualify to attend the Supervisors class, an individual must have 3-6 months experience as an asbestos abatement worker; or have 6 months to one year experience as a superintendent for project oversight in the general construction industry; or 6 months to one year experience as the foreman for an operation maintenance program at a large facility or equivalent experience. |
| Application Form: |
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License; Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification Application |
| Service Links: |
 Asbestos Program Homepage
 Certified Building Inspectors for determination if asbestos is present
Licensed Asbestos Abatement Firms
 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification
Agency Contact Information
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| Additional Information: |
For application forms and assistance, please contact Kevin McCrann 503-229-5473. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Environmental Quality Department (DEQ) |
| E-mail Address: |
DEQInfo@deq.state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-229-5696
or 800-452-4011 (toll-free in Oregon)
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
811 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
- 1390
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/index.shtml |
