Andre Zwanenburg

About Andre Zwanenburg

Andre Zwanenburg’s work spans training, laboratory analysis, project management and field activities. He specializes in hazardous materials abatement, safety inspections and health and safety training. Andre has also supervised medium- to large-scale abatement projects across several states throughout the Southwest. 

Andre owns The Asbestos Institute, Inc., where he provides training services for projects involving asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, mold, PCBs and other hazardous materials. He earned his academic training at the Van ‘t Hoff Institute in the Netherlands.

Zwanenburg’s Role as Medical Reviewer on Asbestos.com

With more than 30 years of hands-on experience in asbestos abatement, hazardous materials management and environmental health and safety, Andre is a trusted expert contributor for The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com. He puts that experience to work, ensuring the site’s asbestos-related content stays accurate, practical and up to date with current industry standards and regulations. 

His background in training and field work strengthens coverage of topics that help patients, families and workers understand asbestos risks and exposure. Andre’s work helps raise awareness of asbestos-related health risks and ongoing advocacy for stronger public health protections. 

Specialties of Andre Zwanenburg

• Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Training
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Hazardous Materials Abatement
• Industrial Hygiene
• Laboratory Services
• Safety Inspections

Experience and Education

• The Asbestos Institute, Inc., Owner
• Environmental consultant, Training Specialist 
• Van ‘t Hoff Institute, B.S. in Chemistry 

Awards and Recognition

• Environmental Information Association Owner of the Year, 2026
• Environmental Information Association Training Provider of the Year, 2026