There are many great websites that can help you find out the Asbestos laws in your area. one that I have found would be findlaw.com, it is a web site that you can use to look up any law guidelines for any state.
Asbestos plaster is a type of building material that contains asbestos fibers. It can appear as a smooth, white or gray plaster on walls or ceilings. To identify asbestos plaster, a professional may need to take a sample and have it tested in a lab. It is important to avoid disturbing asbestos materials to prevent exposure to harmful fibers.
Asbestos is a fiberous mineral. It is hard to describe its appearance but white asbestos has a look similar to cotton wool, whereas brown and blue asbestos look similar to crushed timber but on a much much smaller scale. It is not possible to look at a manufactureed product with the naked eye and determine whether it contains asbestos. An experienced minerologist might be able to identify raw, unprocessed asbestos by sight, but where exposure and health is a concern, lab analysis should be relied upon.
Asbestos drywall looks like regular drywall, but it may contain asbestos fibers. It can be identified by conducting a professional inspection or testing for asbestos presence in the material.
Have you seen any mobile homes 'using asbestos' ? I look at and work in many and have not seen any asbestos -just conventional construction.
The Worker must know what they are removing, The must be trained and Licensed and wear the proper Equipment to remove the asbestos. The Worker must have Yearly check ups to look for Lung Problems. You can read more here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_abatement
In most developed countries, laws and regulations require employers and landlords to notify workers and lease holders about asbestos-containing materials in their areas, especially if their activity might disturbe the asbestos. If asbestos is present in building materials, it is not a hazard unless disturbed and turned into airborne dust. It is not possible to look at a material with the naked eye and tell whether asbestos is present. If you know something of the history of a building and understand what kinds of uses asbestos was put to at different times during the last 150 years, it is possible to tell by looking that something might contain asbestos and should be handled as if it did until lab tests show that it does not.
You can probably look up testers in the phone book, either under Asbestos Testing, Environmental Services, Inspection, etc. There are many asbestos testing services in most areas. Try a search in Google for asbestos testing in your area.
"In order to properly fill out the claim, you must receive a clear diagnosis for an asbestos related disease from a doctor via a physical examination. Afterword, you will need to look up the statute of limitations regarding compensation for asbestos, as well as the specific regulation for your state. Final steps include finding a qualified lawyer that can appropriately build your case."
Asbestos in walls can appear as a fibrous material that is white or gray in color. It can be identified through a professional inspection or testing of samples taken from the walls. If you suspect asbestos in your walls, it is important to contact a certified asbestos professional for proper identification and removal.
Asbestos ceilings can look like white or gray textured material with a popcorn-like appearance. They can also appear as smooth, flat panels. To identify asbestos ceilings, you can hire a professional to conduct a visual inspection or take a sample for testing in a certified lab.
Asbestos is a mineral that can appear in different forms, such as long, thin fibers or bundles of fibers. It can be white, gray, brown, or blue in color.
www.legallawhelp.com/asbestos_lawyers.html is a good place to look