COVID – 19 – CLOSURE / UPDATE:

As per New York State “stay at home” order issued by Governor Cuomo, Big Apple Occupational Safety Inc. will not be conducting in person classroom training until the order is lifted or specific guidelines for operating in a limited capacity are issued. The New York State Department of Labor is temporarily extending Asbestos Handling Certificate deadlines to help with the spread of COVID-19. More information from the NYSDOL can be found here: https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/safetyhealth/temporary-rules-licenses-certifications-exams.shtm

NYC DEP Update:

1. A temporary extension to asbestos certification deadline will be put in place, effective immediately. Any person already certified by the NYC DEP to engage in Asbestos Handling (certified asbestos handlers, restricted handlers, handler-supervisors, and investigators) whose certification hard card expired on March 15, 2020 or later may continue to work using their existing cards until June 1, 2020. No further documentation is necessary to work with an expired hard card.
2. Certified asbestos investigators (CAIs) whose hard card certificates has already/will be expired between the dates of March 15, 2020-June 1, 2020 will automatically receive an extension to the expiration date. All of those with that time period will have a new expiration date of June 1, 2020. They will be able to file ACP5s during this time. No further documentation is necessary to acquire an extension and ability to file for a CAI. Please note that after June 1, 2020, a complete renewal application is necessary to continue filing

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Our office will be operating on a limited schedule to answer any administrative questions. Please contact us at 212-564-7656 or email us at rohit@baos.com to find out about any updates.