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Asbestos in Schools: Ensuring a Safe Environment for Children

Introduction Schools are supposed to be safe havens for learning, growth, and development. However, in older buildings, hidden hazards like asbestos may lurk, putting students, teachers, and staff at risk. Asbestos, widely used in construction materials decades ago, is now known to pose serious health risks when its fibers are inhaled. Schools must take proactive steps to manage and remove this dangerous material to create a ...
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Before You Hire an Asbestos Professional

Before You Hire an Asbestos Professional Avoid a conflict of interest. An asbestos professional hired to assess the need for asbestos repair or removal should not be connected ...
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How Could You Be Exposed to Asbestos?

How can you be exposed to asbestos? Asbestos fibers may be released into the air by the disturbance of asbestos-containing material during product use, demolition work, building or ...
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Zonolite Asbestos Attic Insulation Trust

The Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust was passed Feb. 3, 2014. The Trust may provide a reimbursement contribution of 55% of the abatement cost for eligible Claimants up to ...
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Protect You Family from Asbestos-Containing Vermiculite Insulation

How can you tell if your insulation is made from vermiculite? Visit www.epa.gov/asbestos.com to find photos and then look at your insulation without disturbing it. Vermiculite is a pebble like, ...
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Are you curious what items may contain asbestos in your business or home?

The following is a general list of materials that have been found to contain asbestos. This is not an all-inclusive list. It is more likely to be found ...
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Is Your Dust Combustible

Combustible dust awareness continues to be a very serious topic when associated with manufacturing facilities.  Common materials involved in combustible dust buildup include grain, flour, sugar, powdered milk, ...
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