Asbestos abatement site supervisors and asbestos abatement workers must complete initial and refresher training courses in order to be certified by the Department of Public Health (DPH).  Similarly, asbestos consultants are required to complete initial and refresher training courses to be licensed by the DPH.  The providers of these training courses must be approved by the DPH.

The Environmental Practitioner Licensure Program certifies, licenses and regulates environmental health professionals in the Asbestos, Lead, Septic, and Sanitarian disciplines.  The Unit is also responsible for the approval of training courses required for the licensure, certification, and renewal of such licenses.

List of Asbestos Training Providers

List of approved training providers for asbestos licensure and certification.

Application for Training Course (Applications can be found toward the bottom of the EPLU page)

Training courses must be approved by the Department of Public Health.  This application must be completed by instructors wishing to provide training for persons engaged in asbestos abatement and asbestos consultation services. 

Training Course Notification

This form must be completed by the training provider and submitted to DPH no less than 10 days prior to the beginning of the course.

Training Course Completion List

This form must be completed by the training provider and submitted to DPH within 30 days of the end of the course, in accordance with §20-440-8(b)(2), “Training provider administrative tasks and certification requirements,” §20-477(g)(2), “Training Courses,” (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies).