· Rules. Florida has adopted the federal asbestos NESHAP. For details, see the national section ASBESTOS. In addition, the state charges asbestos removal fees and requires licensing of asbestos consultants, contractors, and business organizations.
Florida does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health plan; therefore, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules are in effect.
· Administration and enforcement. DEP is responsible for enforcing the federal NESHAP standards. DBPR and DLES are responsible for licensing asbestos consultants, contractors, and business organizations.
In Florida, all persons engaged in asbestos-related projects must be licensed or trained before working on any asbestos project. Licenses are issued to asbestos consultants, asbestos contractors, and asbestos business organizations.
Asbestos consultants. An asbestos consultant conducts surveys for asbestos-containing materials (ACM), develops operation and maintenance plans, monitors and evaluates asbestos abatement, and/or prepares asbestos abatement specifications. An asbestos consultant's license may be issued only to an applicant who:
All applicants for an asbestos consultant's license must:
State Requirements
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Checklists | Asbestos Safety Regulatory Compliance Audit Checklist |
Forms | Training Provider Student Log |
Handouts | The Hazards of Asbestos [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish |
PowerPoints | Asbestos Awareness |