At O’ROURKE, we maintain a full range of federal, state, and industry-recognized certifications that allow us to perform complex, high-risk demolition and environmental work with confidence. From hazardous material abatement to large-scale structural demolition, our team is trained, credentialed, and prepared to meet strict regulatory requirements across every project. View all of our licenses, certifications, and trainings below to learn more about O’ROURKE.
Demolition Certifications
Demolition work requires more than heavy equipment and field experience. It requires trained personnel, documented procedures, regulatory awareness, and the ability to manage safety risks before work begins. O’ROURKE’s demolition certifications and licenses reflect the company’s ability to perform structural demolition, selective demolition, dismantling, site clearing, and related work under applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
These credentials help show that O’ROURKE is prepared to handle complex demolition environments, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, public infrastructure, environmental hazard sites, and projects with strict owner, agency, or contractor requirements.
Demolition Certifications (Federal & General)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Competent Person Training for Excavation and Trenching
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Competent Person Training for Fall Protection
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Competent Person Training for Scaffolding
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Training
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Lockout / Tagout Authorized Employee Training
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Forklift Operator Certification
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators – Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators – Articulating Crane Operator Certification
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators – Service Truck Crane Operator Certification
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators – Lift Director Certification
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators – Rigger Level I Certification
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators – Rigger Level II Certification
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators – Signalperson Certification
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program – TWIC Card Holder
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Motor Carrier Operating Authority
- U.S. Department of Transportation – Oversize / Overweight Hauling Permit Compliance
- National Demolition Association – Foundations of Demolition Management Certificate
- National Demolition Association – Demolition Safety Talks Certificate
- National Demolition Association – Certificate of Demolition Management Course Series
- National Demolition Association – Foundations of Demolition Risk Management Course
- Associated Builders and Contractors – Accredited Quality Contractor
- Associated Builders and Contractors – STEP Safety Management System
Ohio - State Licenses & Certifications For Demolition & Environmental Remediation
Ohio Secretary of State
- Ohio Business Registration
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
- State Contractor License
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage Compliance
- Drug-Free Safety Program Participation
Ohio Department of Transportation
- Oversize / Overweight Hauling Permit Compliance
City of Columbus
- General Contractor Registration
- Demolition Contractor Registration / Permit Compliance
City of Cleveland
- Demolition Contractor Registration
- Demolition Bond Compliance
City of Cincinnati
- Contractor Registration
- Demolition Permit Compliance
Local Ohio Building Departments
- Demolition Contractor Registration
- Demolition Permit Compliance
Ohio EPA
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Contractor License
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist Certification
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Worker Certification
- Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist Certification
- Asbestos Demolition / Renovation Notification Compliance
- NESHAP Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Compliance
- Hazardous Waste Transporter
- Universal Waste Handler Registration / Compliance
- Used Oil Handler Registration / Compliance
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Compliance
- Construction Stormwater General Permit Compliance
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance
- Qualified Stormwater Inspection Personnel Compliance
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Compliance
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Compliance
- Voluntary Action Program Certified Professional
Ohio EPA / BUSTR
- Underground Storage Tank Installer Certification
- Underground Storage Tank Remover Certification
- Underground Storage Tank Inspector Certification
- Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Assessment Compliance
Ohio Department of Health
- Lead Abatement Contractor License
- Lead Abatement Worker License
- Lead Abatement Supervisor License
- Lead Inspector License
- Lead Risk Assessor License
- Lead Abatement Project Designer License
- Lead Clearance Technician License
Local Ohio Air Agencies
- Asbestos / Demolition Notification Compliance
Indiana - State Licenses & Certifications For Demolition & Environmental Remediation
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
- Employer Registration Compliance
Indiana Workers’ Compensation Board
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage Compliance
Indiana Department of Labor / IOSHA
- Construction Safety Compliance
- Hazard Communication Compliance
- Respiratory Protection Compliance
Indiana Department of Transportation
- Oversize / Overweight Hauling Permit Compliance
City of Indianapolis / Marion County
- Demolition Permit Compliance
- Contractor License / Registration
City of Fort Wayne
- Contractor Registration / Licensing
- Demolition Permit Compliance
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Asbestos Contractor License
- Asbestos Inspector License
- Asbestos Worker License
- Asbestos Project Supervisor License
- Asbestos Management Planner License
- Asbestos Project Designer License
- Asbestos Training Course Provider License
- Asbestos Demolition / Renovation Notification Compliance
- NESHAP Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Compliance
- Hazardous Waste Transporter
- RCRA Handler
- Hazardous Waste Manifest Compliance
- Electronic Manifest System Compliance
- Universal Waste Handler Compliance
- Used Oil Handler Compliance
- Solid Waste Management Compliance
- Construction Stormwater General Permit Compliance
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance
- Construction Site Notice of Intent Compliance
- Construction Site Stormwater Inspection Compliance
- Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance
- Industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Compliance
- Underground Storage Tank Closure Compliance
- Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Assessment Compliance
- Petroleum Contaminated Soil Management Compliance
- Licensed Wastewater Operator Class C
- Licensed Wastewater Operator Class B Industrial
Indiana Department of Health
- Lead Abatement Contractor License
- Lead Worker License
- Lead Project Supervisor License
- Lead Inspector License
- Lead Risk Assessor License
- Lead Project Designer License
- Lead Clearance Examiner License
- Lead Dust Sampling Technician License
- Indiana Rules Awareness Training for Lead Professionals
- Licensed Radon Measurement Professional
- Licensed Radon Mitigation Professional
Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office
- UST Installation, Testing, Retrofitting, Removal, or Closure Certification
Local Indiana Health Departments
- Lead-Safe Work Practice Compliance
Local Indiana Air Agencies
- Asbestos / Demolition Notification Compliance
Kentucky - State Licenses & Certifications For Demolition & Environmental Remediation
Kentucky Labor Cabinet / Kentucky OSH
- Construction Safety Compliance
- Confined Space Entry Compliance
- Hazard Communication Compliance
- Respiratory Protection Compliance
Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage Compliance
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
- Oversize / Overweight Hauling Permit Compliance
- Encroachment / Right-of-Way Permit Compliance
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
- Contractor Licensing / Registration Compliance
Kentucky State Fire Marshal
- Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor Certification
- Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Removal / Closure Contractor Certification
- Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Installation Contractor Certification
- Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Repair Contractor Certification
Louisville Metro Government
- Wrecking / Demolition Permit Compliance
- Contractor Registration
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
- Demolition Permit Compliance
- Contractor Registration
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
- Asbestos Abatement Contractor Certification
- Asbestos Abatement Professional Accreditation
- Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification
- Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Certification
- Asbestos Inspector Certification
- Asbestos Management Planner Certification
- Asbestos Project Designer Certification
- Asbestos Demolition / Renovation Notification Compliance
- NESHAP Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Compliance
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District
- Asbestos Removal Permit Compliance
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
- Lead Abatement Company Certification
- Lead Abatement Worker Certification
- Lead Abatement Supervisor Certification
- Lead Inspector Certification
- Lead Risk Assessor Certification
- Lead Project Designer Certification
- Lead Hazard Training Provider Certification
- Lead-Based Paint Services Certification
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection
- Hazardous Waste Transporter
- Hazardous Waste Transportation Activity Registration
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Handler Registration
- Hazardous Waste Manifest Compliance
- Electronic Manifest System Compliance
- Universal Waste Handler Compliance
- Used Oil Handler Compliance
- Solid Waste Management Compliance
- Construction Stormwater General Permit Compliance
- KPDES Construction General Permit Compliance
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance
- Notice of Intent Compliance for Construction Stormwater
- Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance
- Industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Compliance
- Underground Storage Tank Registration Compliance
- Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Assessment Compliance
Local Kentucky Health Departments
- Lead-Safe Work Practice Compliance
Local Kentucky Air Agencies
- Asbestos / Demolition Notification Compliance
Tennessee - State Licenses & Certifications For Demolition & Environmental Remediation
Tennessee Secretary of State
- Tennessee Business Registration
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
- Contractor License
- Specialty / Environmental Contractor Classification
- Commercial Building Contractor Classification
Tennessee Department of Transportation
- Oversize / Overweight Hauling Permit Compliance
Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Motor Carrier Registration Compliance
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage Compliance
Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Construction Safety Compliance
- Excavation and Trenching Safety Compliance
- Confined Space Entry Compliance
- Hazard Communication Compliance
- Respiratory Protection Compliance
Metro Nashville Government
- Demolition Permit Compliance
- Contractor Registration
City of Memphis / Shelby County
- Demolition Permit Compliance
- Contractor Registration
City of Knoxville
- Demolition Permit Compliance
- Contractor Registration
City of Chattanooga
- Demolition Permit Compliance
- Contractor Registration
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- Asbestos Abatement Contractor Accreditation
- Asbestos Abatement Worker Accreditation
- Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Accreditation
- Asbestos Inspector Accreditation
- Asbestos Management Planner Accreditation
- Asbestos Project Designer Accreditation
- Asbestos Demolition / Renovation Notification Compliance
- NESHAP Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Compliance
- Lead Abatement Firm Certification
- Lead Abatement Worker Certification
- Lead Abatement Supervisor Certification
- Lead Inspector Certification
- Lead Risk Assessor Certification
- Lead Project Designer Certification
- Lead-Based Paint Activity Certification
- Lead-Based Paint Training Provider Accreditation
- Hazardous Waste Transporter
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Handler Registration
- Hazardous Waste Manifest Compliance
- Electronic Manifest System Compliance
- Universal Waste Handler Compliance
- Used Oil Handler Compliance
- Solid Waste Management Compliance
- Construction Stormwater General Permit Compliance
- TDEC Construction General Permit Compliance
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance
- Notice of Intent Compliance for Construction Stormwater
- Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance
- Industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Compliance
- Underground Storage Tank Closure Application Compliance
- Underground Storage Tank Permanent Closure Compliance
- Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Assessment Compliance
- Petroleum Contaminated Soil Management Compliance
Metro Nashville Public Health Department
- Asbestos Removal Permit Compliance
Shelby County Health Department
- Asbestos Demolition / Renovation Notification Compliance
Local Tennessee Health Departments
- Lead-Safe Work Practice Compliance
Local Tennessee Air Pollution Control Agencies
- Asbestos / Demolition Notification Compliance
West Virginia - State Licenses & Certifications For Demolition & Environmental Remediation
West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board
- Contractor License
- General Building Contractor Classification
- Excavation Contractor Classification
- Specialty Contractor Classification
West Virginia Division of Labor
- Contractor Licensing Compliance
West Virginia Public Service Commission
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Motor Carrier Registration / Permit Compliance
West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage Compliance
Local West Virginia Building Departments
- Demolition Contractor Registration
- Demolition Permit Compliance
West Virginia Department of Health / Office of Environmental Health Services
- Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
- Asbestos Worker License
- Asbestos Supervisor License
- Asbestos Inspector License
- Asbestos Management Planner License
- Asbestos Project Designer License
- Asbestos Air Clearance Monitor License
- Asbestos Training Provider License
- Asbestos Abatement Notification Compliance
- Asbestos Demolition / Renovation Notification Compliance
- Lead Abatement Contractor License
- Lead Abatement Worker License
- Lead Supervisor License
- Lead Inspector License
- Lead Risk Assessor License
- Lead Project Designer License
- Lead Renovator Certification
- Lead Dust Sampling Technician Certification
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- NESHAP Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Compliance
- Hazardous Waste Transporter
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Handler Registration
- Hazardous Waste Manifest Compliance
- Electronic Manifest System Compliance
- Universal Waste Handler Compliance
- Used Oil Handler Compliance
- Solid Waste Management Compliance
- Construction Stormwater General Permit Compliance
- NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Compliance
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance
- Notice of Intent Compliance for Construction Stormwater
- Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance
- Industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Compliance
- Underground Storage Tank Closure Compliance
- Class B UST Closure Certified Worker
- Underground Storage Tank Site Assessment Compliance
- Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Assessment Compliance
- Petroleum Contaminated Soil Management Compliance
Local West Virginia Health Departments
- Lead-Safe Work Practice Compliance
Local West Virginia Air Agencies
- Asbestos / Demolition Notification Compliance
Environmental Certifications
Environmental certifications are essential for work involving hazardous materials, regulated waste, contaminated soil, asbestos, lead, mold, air quality, water impacts, and site remediation. These credentials show that O’ROURKE is equipped to manage environmental risks that often appear before, during, or after demolition and site development work.
For property owners, developers, public agencies, and industrial clients, environmental qualifications help reduce risk. They support proper assessment, containment, removal, disposal, documentation, and regulatory coordination. This is especially important on older properties, brownfield sites, manufacturing facilities, utility sites, and projects with known or suspected contamination.
O’ROURKE’s environmental team holds a comprehensive portfolio of abatement, remediation, and environmental certifications in compliance with EPA, OSHA, and applicable state regulations. These credentials reflect our commitment to protecting people, property, and the environment on every project.
Emergency Response Certifications
O’ROURKE’s emergency response certifications demonstrate our preparation and ability to mobilize quickly and work effectively in high-pressure situations where the stakes are highest.
O’ROURKE’s emergency response qualifications support urgent demolition, stabilization, spill response, hazardous material incidents, storm damage response, fire-damaged structure work, and contaminated site control. Our team is trained to work within established safety programs, incident command systems, and emergency action procedures. Available 24/7/365 at (855) OWC-FIRST.
Health & Safety Certifications
Health and safety certifications form the foundation of responsible demolition, environmental remediation, abatement, and emergency response work. These credentials cover OSHA training, HAZWOPER, confined space entry, fall protection, excavation safety, equipment operation, first aid, CPR, site supervision, and other jobsite risk controls.
Project Management, Business, & General Certifications
Project management, business, and general certifications help demonstrate O’ROURKE’s ability to manage complex work with structure, accountability, and professional standards. These credentials may relate to quality management, environmental management systems, safety leadership, estimating, scheduling, documentation, government contracting, workforce development, and operational controls.
These qualifications matter because demolition and environmental projects involve more than field labor. They require planning, communication, compliance tracking, subcontractor coordination, owner reporting, schedule management, and closeout documentation. Certifications in this category help show that O’ROURKE can manage both the technical work and the administrative demands behind it.
O’ROURKE also holds active WBE certifications from both WBENC and NWBOC under the leadership of CEO Michele O’Rourke. These credentials support clients with supplier diversity requirements on public and private projects nationwide.
Why Certifications Matter in Demolition & Environmental Work
Demolition and environmental services carry real risk. Improper handling of materials, incomplete documentation, or unqualified crews can lead to delays, fines, or long-term liability. Certifications exist to prevent that.
For our clients, those credentials translate into:
- Verified compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations
- Reduced liability exposure during and after the project
- Faster approvals with regulators and inspectors
- Confidence that trained professionals are managing critical work
On many projects—especially public, industrial, or brownfield sites—certifications are not optional. They are required for bidding, permitting, and execution. We maintain them so your project can move forward without friction.
Request Certifications or Speak With Our Team
If you need documentation for prequalification, bidding, or compliance review, we can provide it. Our team is available to walk through our certifications and how they apply to your specific project. Reach out today to request documentation or discuss your upcoming demolition or environmental project.