Asbestos Occupation Licensing

To qualify for a license in an asbestos occupation in Nebraska you must, within the past year:

1. Complete a course approved by the Department for the asbestos occupation for which you are seeking a license.  Score at least 70 percent on the final written examination;
2. Complete a course approved by the Department of at least four hours that covers Nebraska law, Rules and Regulations.  Score at least 70% on the final written examination;
3. Be examined by a physician and declared to be physically capable of working wearing a respirator. Must have an original signature from the physician (MD or DO).

Initial Application for Asbestos Occupation Certification and Limited Certification

Fee Schedule​ Title 172 Chapter 2

Fee waiver information 

All asbestos licenses expire two years from the date of issuance.

To renew a license, submit the following: 

• Renewal notice
• Renewal fee
• Documentation of completing both a Department approved asbestos refresher training course and a Department-approved four-hour Nebraska law, rules and regulations course.
• Documentation of being examined by a physician and declared to be physically capable of working while wearing a respirator.  Must have an original signature from the physician (MD or DO).

A renewal notice will be mailed by the Department to your last known address at least 30 days prior to the expiration of your license. Note: The Licensure Unit no longer mails wallet licenses. Please visit the License Lookup site to see your license status and view or print a wallet license at no charge, if desired.

An individual, once licensed, must successfully complete an approved annual review course in order to renew his or her license, and must furnish proof of completion of such course during renewal.

For information on approved courses, contact DHHS.HealthHazardIndoorAir@nebraska.gov by e-mail or call (402) 471-0549.

Reinstatement

An application for reinstatement to practice an asbestos occupation is required if your license has been revoked, expired, placed on inactive status, lapsed or voluntarily surrendered without disciplinary action.