Asbestos Handler Certification

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An asbestos handler is an individual who is paid to remove, repair, or enclose asbestos-containing materials. The Asbestos Handler Certification is issued to a worker who is specially trained at any of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) approved training outlets and certified by the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to perform asbestos abatement work.

An individual may not engage in an asbestos project or in asbestos abatement activities unless that individual has the “Asbestos Handler Certificate” issued by NYSDOL and DEP.

NYSDOL and DEP issue Asbestos Handler Certificates in the form of photo identification cards. The DEP certificate is valid for two years, and the NYSDOL certificate is valid for one year.

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NYS DMV driver's license, non-driver identification card, or the FS-6T receipt. For other acceptable forms of identification, please check Request for Photo Image from DMV under Links to Additional Information above.
Social Security Card
Current NYSDOL- and DEP-issued asbestos license(s) and/or certificate(s)
Two (2) identical passport type color photographs with a white background.
The Asbestos Handler Application Fee is $100.

List of accepted payment methods.

  • Personal Check (Made payable to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection)
  • Money Order (Made payable to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection)
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Select a course to become an Asbestos Handler from the list of Accredited NYS Asbestos Training Providers linked above under Additional Information. Register for and complete the course. Upon completion of the course, the applicant will receive a NYSDOH Certificate of Asbestos Safety Training for Asbestos Handlers.
Download and print the Asbestos Handler application linked under the Additional Resources in the About tab.
Complete the application forms, and submit it with all of the documents listed above under Prerequisites, the Certificate issued by the NYSDOH training course, and the required fee, listed below.
Mail or hand deliver all materials to the DEP address below under Contact Information.
Wait for notification by mail for a time and location to report to for the certification examination. Please call DEP at 718-595-3693 or 718-595-3695 if no confirmation is received within two weeks after submitting the application package.
Bring a photo ID card and appointment letter to the certification examination.
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Asbestos Handler Application

Rules of the City of New York (RCNY)

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Accredited NYS Asbestos Training Providers

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Bureau of Environmental Compliance
59-17 Junction Boulevard, 8th Floor
Flushing
NY
11373
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dep/environment/asbestos-abatement.page
Asbestos Handler Application
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