A Management Guide to Asbestos: Medico-Legal, Regulatory, and Hazard Abatement Considerations

Abstract

This study was done to develop an authoritative and comprehensive guide to asbestos which would provide management with the knowledge necessary to identify and control asbestos hazards within institutions under their control. Key topics covered by the guide include description and uses of asbestos; health hazards associated with asbestos and related liability issues; a history of government involvement in the asbestos issue; facility inspection and asbestos hazard assessment; methodology for initiating an asbestos abatement project; asbestos abatement alternatives; current government regulations affecting asbestos abatement projects; and monitoring the performance of asbestos abatement contractors. Keywords: Environmental protection agency, asbestos-containing materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA222144

Entities

People

  • Kevin A. Pollard

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Employment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Occupational Diseases
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Personnel Management
  • United States Government
  • Wounds And Injuries

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