NEW YORK ASBESTOS CONTRACTORS

Apart from the federal asbestos control regulations, New York State also regulates asbestos abatement work in New York. As per the NYS regulations, only licensed asbestos abatement contractors are allowed to provide asbestos removal services in New York.

How to Get an Asbestos Contractor License in NY?

The licensing system of asbestos contractor’s in New York is managed by Asbestos Control Bureau (ACB), Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) under the NYS Department of Labor. In order to get an asbestos contractor’s license, an application needs to be submitted to the License & Certification unit of ACB, DOSH. If the applicant firm satisfies the required conditions, like the firm has employed only trained professionals for asbestos work, then the firm is awarded a one year license for asbestos work in New York.

List of Asbestos Contractors in NY

The following are a few sources where you can find information about asbestos contractors.

• Asbestos Control Bureau – ACB maintains a list of active asbestos contractors licensed and authorised by ACB to carry on asbestos removal projects. The list is available on the website of New York State Department of Labor as well as at their local office.
• Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) – It also has a list of registered asbestos removal contractors who are ARCA’s members. Information about contractors can be obtained from ARCA as well.

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Why Do I Need an Asbestos Contractor Insurance?

Though there is a regulatory framework to ensure the firms engaged in asbestos projects are capable of doing the job, there is still a possibility of lapses and faults from the firm’s side in special cases due to which one might become at the risk of asbestos exposure. In order to protect oneself in such situations, an asbestos contractor’s insurance is needed.

What is a Certified Asbestos Contractor?

A certified asbestos contractor is a firm which is permitted by the New York State to offer asbestos services to public. By obtaining the certification, the firm establishes that they use all trained workers on asbestos projects which are aware of the criticality and environmental impact of the services provided by them. They also prove that they abide by the employment law and provide compensation and disability insurance to its workers. These registered firms further specialise in various aspects of asbestos abatement like there are asbestos removal contractors, asbestos consultants etc. They may provide some or all of the services related to asbestos like New York asbestos removal, asbestos consulting, testing, transportation, encapsulation etc.