Asbestos is a well recognized health hazard and is highly regulated. An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition. Employees are also likely to be exposed during the manufacture of asbestos products (such as textiles, friction products, insulation, and other building materials) and during automotive brake and clutch repair work.
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ASBESTOS CAN BE FOUND IN
Safety Partners employs several full time inspectors, who are licenced in multiple states. We do not remove asbestos, but we can sample, inform, and connect you with licensed abatement contractors.
www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/index.html
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration requires assessment of employee exposure, labeling, personal protective equipment, and other controls, when working with asbestos. |
INSPECTIONS
Through an inspection, we will determine the presence of asbestos in your home or work place; assess its physical condition; quantify the amounts present. Reports will include tables, drawings, photographs, and explanations you need to understand how to address asbestos hazards.
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CONSULTING
We provide professional asbestos consulting services related to compliance, disclosure, assessment, project management, design, litigation, and safety. ____________________________________
WHO CARES?
www.epa.state.il.us/air/asbestos/
The Illinois Evironmental Protection Agency requires asbestos inspections before renovation or demolition of public, commercial, and some industrial building persuant to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) under the Clean Air Act.
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www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/asbestos.htm
The Illinois Department of Health regulates asbestos abatement in public and commercial buildings and schools as well as licensure of asbestos professionals.
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www.epa.gov/asbestos
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires inspection of asbestos in schools; sets rules of asbestos ban; regulates the training criteria for asbestos professionals; that includes asbestos under toxic substance regulations.
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www.dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp/asbestos.htm
The Missouri Department of Natural Recources requires asbestos insoections before renovation or demolition of public, commercial, and some industrial buildings pursuant to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NASHAP).
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www.cdc.gov/health/asbestos.htm
The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health provide a range asbestos research, guidance, information, and service. |
