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If friable asbestos-containing material (ACM) is accidentally left behind after an abatement project had passed air clearance by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis, do I need to re-test the air?
Yes. Both the visual inspection and the abatement were not properly completed under 40 CFR part 763.90(i)(1). The loose debris should be removed and the area thoroughly re-cleaned. Air monitoring should be repeated using TEM analysis for the functional space where the original abatement occurred. (40 CFR part 763.90(f) and…
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The asbestos-containing materials in schools rule pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires that an accredited management planner review the results of each inspection and assessment. Is this also required for reinspections?
Yes. 40 CFR part 763.88(d) of the asbestos in schools rule states that “[t]he local education agency shall select a person accredited to develop management plans to review the results of each inspection, reinspection, and assessment . . . ” Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and…
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If the architect or project engineer responsible for the construction of a school building built after October 12, 1988 provides a written statement that there is no asbestos-containing material in the school, is an inspection required?
40 CFR part 763.99(a) and (a)(7)of the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule provides that an LEA “shall not be required to perform an inspection under § 763.85(a) in any sampling area . . . or homogeneous area of a school building where: . . . (7) An architect or project…
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What is an asbestos management plan?
An asbestos management plan is required to provide documentation of the recommended asbestos response actions, the location of asbestos within the school, and any action taken to repair or remove the material. The school authority must maintain records to be included in the Asbestos Management Plan. These records include among…
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Is it dangerous to have asbestos containing material in my school?
Not necessarily. Undamaged asbestos that is properly managed in place poses little health risk to students, teachers and other school occupants. However, it is important that the proper school designated authorities regularly inspect the condition of asbestos-containing materials to ensure they remain intact. Asbestos can pose a health hazard when…
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Can Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited workers and/or contractor/supervisors collect asbestos bulk samples for the purpose of inspection if they have not obtained separate inspector accreditation?
No, accredited workers and contractor/supervisors are not accredited to perform inspections and must obtain separate inspector accreditation in order to collect bulk samples in order to determine the presence or location of asbestos-containing building materials. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners…
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Can training providers streamline Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) reaccreditation by offering a single refresher course that would meet the update requirements for two or more of the basic courses in a combined fashion?
No, each refresher course shall correspond to only one Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) training discipline. Each accredited refresher training course must be specific to that distinct discipline, and cannot be combined with any other training during the term of the refresher course. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About…
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Can courses taught under the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) be taught in foreign languages?
Only the worker course can be taught in a foreign language. All other course disciplines must be taught in English. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings that Contain Asbestos Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos Asbestos…
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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), what is meant by the phrase "at approximately the same time" in 40 CFR part 763.90(i)(6) as it relates to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) clearance?
The intent of 40 CFR part 763.90(i)(6) is to prevent a local education agency (LEA) from avoiding the TEM air clearance requirement by either artificially dividing up a larger project, or by removing asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) in stages over the course of a relatively short period of time in…
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How many samples of miscellaneous material or nonfriable suspected material must be taken to determine if the material is asbestos-containing material (ACM) under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
For miscellaneous material, 40 CFR part 763.86(c) states that “in a manner sufficient to determine whether material is asbestos-containing material (ACM) or not ACM, an accredited inspector shall collect bulk samples from each homogeneous area of friable miscellaneous material that is not assumed to be ACM.” Although a specific number…
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How often must school custodial staff complete the 2-hour or 14-hour asbestos awareness training under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)?
40 CFR part 763.92(a) requires LEAs to train custodians and maintenance workers “within 60 days after commencement of employment.” Although the asbestos in schools rule does not require refresher training for custodial staff and maintenance workers, the OSHA construction standard regulations (29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(ii)) and OSHA regulations for most other…
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Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), must the accredited management planner review the inspector's written assessment?
Yes. 40 CFR part 763.88(d) of the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule requires that the accredited management planner “review the results” of inspections, assessments, and reinspections and “conduct any other necessary activities in order to recommend in writing to the local education agency (LEA) appropriate response actions.” Other Frequent Questions…
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Please clarify the the term "homogeneous area," under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), which has a regulatory definition of being uniform in color or texture, when applied to pipe lagging that's been discolored or applied differently.
A certain number of bulk samples (based on the size of the area) are required for each homogeneous area as described at 40 CFR part 763.86(a). The accredited inspector must make a judgment on whether pipe lagging is indeed uniform in color and texture, and therefore a homogeneous area. If…
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Pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), can a local education agency (LEA) store a management plan in electronic format (e.g., CD ROM)?
The asbestos in schools rule does not specifically prohibit LEAs from storing records in electronic format. However, such records must be available to the public, without cost or restriction on request in the LEAs administrative office and from each school’s individual administrative office within 5 working days after the request…
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I found out that my child's school has asbestos in it. Is there a risk to him (her)?
If done properly, asbestos-containing material that is in good condition can be safely managed in place. Local education agencies (e.g. , school districts) are required under the asbestos-containing materials in schools rule, pursuant to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), to inspect for and manage asbestos containing materials properly…
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