Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings
Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings

Author: Dale Keyes

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-05

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 078814314X

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Provides guidance on controlling asbestos-containing materials (ACM) found in buildings. Provides a current summary of data on exposure to airborne asbestos; gives survey procedures for determining if ACM is present in buildings; explains how to establish a special operations and maintenance program in a building found to contain asbestos; reviews technical issues confronted when assessing the potential for exposure to airborne asbestos, in particular indoor settings; suggests a structured process for selecting a particular course of action, and much more. Commonly referred to as the Blue Book.

Controlling Asbestos in Buildings
Controlling Asbestos in Buildings

Author: Donald N. Dewees

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-17

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1317335864

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Asbestos dust is well-known for causing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses yet still contaminates countless schools, factories and office buildings. This raises the issue of the best way to deal with Asbestos; immediate removal, containment or removal at renovation or demolition. Originally published in 1986, this report aims to evaluate these methods of dealing with asbestos in relation to their cost-effectiveness to conclude the most appropriate solution. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and Economics.