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Procedure descriptions

Apply for recognition of an asbestos expertise course

If you want to offer a training course for one or more activities with asbestos that require specialist knowledge, you must have the course recognised by the competent authority.

These can also be trade-specific training courses.

Recognition may be limited in time by the competent authority.

Responsible department

The regional council responsible for the location of the course provider.

Details

Prerequisite

The following requirements must be met for an asbestos training course to be recognised:

  • The course concept fulfils the requirements of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, in particular Section 8, Paragraph 8 in conjunction with Annex I, No. 2.4.2, Paragraph 3 (currently valid version).
  • The content and scope of the training course fulfil the requirements of the technical regulations TRGS 519 of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance (asbestos).
  • The course provider has professionally qualified course personnel.

Procedure

After you have applied for recognition of an asbestos training course, the competent authority will review your application and request additional documents if necessary. You will receive a notice of recognition.

Deadlines

none

Required documents

The following information is required to apply for recognition of an asbestos training course:

  • Details of the course leader
  • Course concept
  • Training documents
  • Schedule with number of hours
  • Sample certificate
  • Sample attendance/participant list
  • Examination concept/examination regulations
  • Exam questions including solutions

Costs

100 to 500 €

Miscellaneous

none

Legal basis

Verordnung zum Schutz vor Gefahrstoffen - Gefahrstoffverordnung -(GefStoffV)

  • § 8 Absatz 8 Allgemeine Schutzmaßnahmen
  • Anhang I, Nummer 2.4.2 Absatz 3 Ergänzende Vorschriften zum Schutz gegen Gefährdung durch Asbest

Release note

machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 21.05.2024

Contact

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