Division of Safety & Health - DOSH

Licensing & Certification Unit

The License and Certification Unit issues the following licenses and certificates:

· Asbestos Certificate of Competence
· Asbestos Handling License
· Crane Operator’s Certificate of Competence
· Blaster’s Certificate of Competence
· Explosives Dealer/Manufacturer License
· Explosives Purchase/Own/Possess/Transport License
· Workplace Safety and Loss Prevention Consultant Certificate

You can call the Licensing and Certification Unit at (518) 457-2735 to have application packets or code rules mailed to you, or you can view and print application packets and code rules by clicking here

Certifications and licenses are required for public safety and health.

Asbestos Certificates & Licenses

Workers involved in asbestos removal must receive appropriate training prior to being certified and the asbestos contractors must meet strict requirements in order to be licensed. This helps to ensure the workers and the public are not exposed to the hazards of breathing asbestos particles.

Federal Property Notification Notice

Crane Operators Certificate of Competence

Crane operators must have 3 years of practical experience prior to applying.
This practical experience is to be obtained working under the direct supervision of a certified operator. Once the application is accepted, the applicant must pass a written exam and a practical exam to become certified. This process is used to ensure the skill level of crane operators in NYS; thus protecting the public and coworkers from the hazards of cranes tipping over, dropped loads and other accidents that can occur from an unskilled person operating a crane.

CR 23 -- Subpart 23-8 - Mobile Cranes, Tower Cranes and Derricks	This document has the text of Subpart 23-8 of Department of Labor regulations regarding mobile cranes, tower cranes and derricks.	13 pages	pdf
SH 831 -- Information & Instructions For Applicants	Information on who should apply, and how to apply for a crane operator’s certificate of competence.	2 pages	pdf
SH 830 -- Application for Crane Operator's Certificate of Competence	Use this application to apply to take the crane exam or for upgrading an existing Crane Operator's Certificate of Competence.	2 pages	pdf
SH 847 -- Renewal Application for Crane Operator's Certificate of Competence	Use this application to renew an existing Crane Operator's Certificate of Competence.	1 page	pdf
GO 1 -- Appendix to a License Application	This child support obligation form must be completed and sent in with your application.	2 pages	pdf
ID 5 DOL -- Request for Photo ID Card	If you do not have a New York State Drivers License or non driver ID you should use this form to request a photo ID from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.	1 page

Blasters Certificate of Competence

Blasters must have 3 years of training and experience under the direct supervision of a certified blaster prior to being allowed to take a written examination. Only after passing the written exam can the person become certified and allowed to supervise and conduct blasting operations. This certification process is designed to protect coworkers and the public from the hazards associated with fly rock, misfires and other blasting accidents that may be caused by lack of training.

Explosives Licenses

Licenses are also necessary to own, possess, transport, deal in and manufacture explosives. The licensing process includes criminal background checks and mental health screening as well as an interview to determine knowledge of the NYS code rule and why the licenses is requested and if the person is competent and desires the license for legal purposes.

Pyrotechnician's Certificates

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