Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide

Klappentext 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Finding and Identifying Asbestos Chapter 2: The Environmental Protection Agency's Role in Asbestos Chapter 3: Understanding Wet Neutralization of Asbestos Chapter 4: Dealing With Asbestos in Demolition Procedures Chapter 5: Regulations for Record Keeping of Waste Disposal Chapter 6: Workplace Safety Suggestions Chapter 7: Working With Asbestos in School Settings Chapter 8: Education and Training Options for Working with Asbestos Appendix: Asbestos Resources

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R. Dodge Woodson is a successful contractor with 30 years of experience in the construction business. He is the author of numerous bestselling titles.

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Chapter 1: Finding and Identifying Asbestos

Chapter 2: The Environmental Protection Agency's Role in Asbestos

Chapter 3: Understanding Wet Neutralization of Asbestos

Chapter 4: Dealing With Asbestos in Demolition Procedures

Chapter 5: Regulations for Record Keeping of Waste Disposal

Chapter 6: Workplace Safety Suggestions

Chapter 7: Working With Asbestos in School Settings

Chapter 8: Education and Training Options for Working with Asbestos

Appendix: Asbestos Resources