They require accreditation under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act. Until now, EPA's accreditation standards have only applied to public and private schools. This definition does not include private homes. All DOE and DOE contractor personnel who perform asbestos-related work in DOEowned or leased facilities must receive accreditation.
Accreditation is renewed annually by completing a refresher course.
Accredited training courses are widely available from commercial and institutional training providers nationwide. This Health Bulletin is one in a series of routine publications issued by the Office of Health to share data from health studies throughout the DOE complex. The authors conclusions do not necessarily reflect those of the Department.