Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide [recurso electrónico] : Asbestos Detection, Abatement and Inspection Procedures

Disturbing asbestos materials during construction is a serious hazard that all contractors may encounter. Because of the insidious nature of the material as a health hazard, EPA regulations require that even when a structure is to be completely demolished, asbestos (and all other hazardous materials) must be removed by a qualified contractor prior to general demolition. A construction contractor contemplating abatement work needs to ascertain regulatory applicability under one of the following: OSHA-approved state program, Federal OSHA regulations (applicable to the private sector and certain federal employees) or OSHA-approved. Construction Worksite Compliance Guide to Asbestos provides the contractors, building owners and inspectors with the current best management practices for asbestos removal and disposal methods. Packed with checklist, tables and'quick lookup'materials, this manual provides a step by step approach for identifying asbestos, complying with OSHA and EPA regulations as well as the safe disposal of asbestos. Ascertain the presence of asbestos through testing Prepare the abatement plan Submit the plan to the state, EPA or local municipality having jurisdiction Proper Waste Disposal techniques Scope of work

Disturbing asbestos materials during construction is a serious hazard that all contractors may encounter. Because of the insidious nature of the material as a health hazard, EPA regulations require that even when a structure is to be completely demolished, asbestos (and all other hazardous materials) must be removed by a qualified contractor prior to general demolition. A construction contractor contemplating abatement work needs to ascertain regulatory applicability under one of the following: OSHA-approved state program, Federal OSHA regulations (applicable to the private sector and certain federal employees) or OSHA-approved.

Construction Worksite Compliance Guide to Asbestos provides the contractors, building owners and inspectors with the current best management practices for asbestos removal and disposal methods. Packed with checklist, tables and "quick lookup" materials, this manual provides a step by step approach for identifying asbestos, complying with OSHA and EPA regulations as well as the safe disposal of asbestos.

Ascertain the presence of asbestos through testing.

Prepare the abatement plan.

Submit the plan to the state, EPA or local municipality having jurisdiction.

Proper Waste Disposal techinques

Scope of work.

Content: Front matter , Page i Copyright , Page ii Dedication , Page iii Acronyms , Page vi Introduction , Pages vii-viii 1 - What Is Asbestos? , Pages 1-15 2 - Overview of Codes, Regulations, and Standards , Pages 17-23 Chapter 3 - Identifying Asbestos , Pages 25-29 4 - Health Facts about Asbestos , Pages 31-42 5 - Quick Tips for Contractors Working with Asbestos , Pages 43-51 6 - Uncertified Contractors' Guide to Inspections and Management , Pages 53-109 Chapter 7 - Insulation-Containing Asbestos , Pages 111-113 Chapter 8 - OSHA Regulations , Pages 115-143 Chapter 9 - EPA Requirements and Recommendations , Pages 145-234 Chapter 10 - Hazardous Materials Workers , Pages 235-275 Glossary , Pages 277-282 Index , Pages 283-296