141-E:11 Certification of Employees; Reciprocity. –
I. Employees and other individuals who engage in asbestos abatement, school asbestos abatement planning, or disturbance of asbestos at any asbestos disposal site shall first obtain a certificate of training from the department, except for:
(a) Individuals exempt pursuant to rules adopted by the commissioner in accordance with RSA 141-E:4, XII;
(b) Owners of single family owner occupied properties who personally perform asbestos abatement within the confines of their private properties; and
(c) Individuals who obtain a waiver from the certification requirements of this section.
II. The certificate shall be in writing, be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance, be dated when issued, contain an expiration date, and be signed by the commissioner or designee. It shall also include the name and address of the employee to whom it is issued.
III. The certificate or a certified copy thereof shall be readily available at the worksite for inspection by the representatives of the department or an authorized representative of the local government.
IV. The department may grant certification if the employee is certified by another state whose certification is substantially equivalent to the provisions of this section and the rules adopted by the commissioner.