N.J. Admin. Code § 8:60-5.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:60-5.4 - Procedures for completing training course and examination

(a) Each applicant required by this subchapter to complete asbestos training shall register at a training agency that has been certified by the New Jersey Department of Health to offer such training. A list of certified training agencies is available from the Department of Health.

1. The topics for worker training are set forth at N.J.A.C. 12:120-6.2 and 6.6 and 8:60-6.2 and 6.6;

2. The topics for supervisor training are set forth at N.J.A.C. 12:120-6.2 and 6.7 and 8:60-6.2 and 6.7; and

3. Upon successful completion of the training course, all applicants shall complete an "Asbestos Trainee Evaluation" form (ASB-24).

(b) Upon successful completion of the training course, each applicant shall register to take a written examination administered under the approval of the Department of Health .

1. Each applicant shall bring the following to the examination:

i. The trainee's copy of the "Asbestos Trainee Evaluation" form (ASB-24);

ii. A recent passport-size color photograph of the applicant taken against a white background or backdrop with the applicant's face not being less than three-quarters of an inch in width. The applicant shall not wear a hat, glasses, or any other item which may alter or disguise the overall features of the face in the photograph. This photograph shall be surrendered at the examination site; and

iii. Any document with the trainee's signature which establishes the applicant's identity.

(c) Each applicant who receives a score of at least 70 percent on the worker examination shall pass the examination for the worker permit.

1. If an applicant fails to pass the worker examination within one year of completion of training and still desires to obtain a worker permit, such applicant shall retake the entire worker training course.

(d) Each applicant for a supervisor permit who achieves a score of at least 70 percent on the supervisor examination shall pass the examination for the supervisor permit.

1. If an applicant fails to pass the supervisor examination within one year of completion of training and still desires to obtain a supervisor permit, such applicant shall retake the entire supervisor training course.

(e) Applicants who receive a permit as a supervisor may perform the duties of a worker without possessing a separate work permit.

(f) Any applicant who copies or retains any questions or answers used in the asbestos worker or asbestos supervisor examination shall be subject to prosecution under the Act and this chapter. Any permit acquired through such means shall be invalid.

(g) Any applicant using fraudulent means during the taking of an asbestos worker or asbestos supervisor examination shall be subject to prosecution under the Act and this chapter. Any permit acquired through such means shall be invalid.

(h) Applicants who do not take or pass the examination within one year of completion of their training shall retake the complete training prior to being examined.

(i) Applicants who have met the requirements as set forth in this section, but have failed to submit an application or obtain a permit within one year of completion of initial training, shall provide evidence of having successfully completed an annual refresher training course pursuant to 12:120-6.8 and 8:60-6.8 in order to qualify for an asbestos permit.

(j) Each applicant who holds a valid New Jersey worker permit and wishes to upgrade to a supervisor permit must complete all training as set forth at 12:120-6.2(b) and 6.7 and 8:60-6.2(b) and 6.7 and the requirements of this section.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:60-5.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1149(a), effective 4/16/2018