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How much asbestos does a material have to have to be considered an Asbestos Carrying Material?
In US regulations asbestos-containing material is a material that has more than one percent (1 %) asbestos by weight.
What are the regulations for asbestos in the state of California?
The regulatons in California are very strict. No product containing asbestos can be sold with more than 0.25 percent asbestos content.
Where can I get information on the regulations for asbestos in Tucson, AZ?
Asbestos removal is a highly regulated industry. You can get informaton on this industry in Arizona at www.asbestosnews.com.
Is the Virginia senate currently considering additional regulations for asbestos?
I do not find anything current. There is some information here murray.senate.gov/asbestos/Asbestos_Strategies_Report.pdf
What are some asbestos regulations?
Many of the asbestos regulations in the UK concern the precautions that must be taken whenever it is found in a building and requires to be disturbed or removed. Any work carried out must be done by a licensed contractor. Anyone who is likely to be exposed to asbestos whilst at work must have mandatory training.
Is asbestos survey needed for exterior of a building?
Yes, it can be. It depends on the local building regulations.
How do you dispose an asbestos tile?
There are different laws and regulations surrounding the disposal of asbestos depending which country you are from. In the UK if the Asbestos is friable then it should be removed by a qualified contractor, if it's non-friable then it can be included in domestic bins.
What does the widespread use and then subsequent warnings and regulations of asbestos represent?
The fact that asbestos was widely used, followed by urgent warnings and regulations about its use, represents a premature introduction of a product that had not been adequately studied or understood. Cigarettes would be another example of this.
Can you be made to work with asbestos in work or can you legally refuse to handle it?
If you want the job that involves asbestos handling, and are given proper training and protective gear, then you probably have to work with asbestos. But it depends on the laws and regulations of the country in which you are working.
What does 29CFR 1926.1101 stands for?
OSHA's Safety and Health Regulations for Construction regarding Asbestos related work
What are the regulations for removing asbestos in older buildings?
Go to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration website (www.osha.gov) In the search box type, "removing asbestos". Articles concerning that topic will appear.
How to dispose of asbestos?
in Engalnd and Wales asbestos disposal is controlled by the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, this requires registering the site from where the waste is generated, carrage by licensed haulier and disposal at a licensed landfill facility. For domestic asbestos disposal, ie, asbestos guttering or cement garage, contact your local council.
