Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry

Asbestos, found in installed products in the construction industry, is the generic term for a group of naturally occurring, fibrous minerals with high tensile strength, flexibility, & resistance to heat, chemicals, & electricity. Very few asbestos-containing products are being installed today, so most worker exposures occur during the removal of asbestos & the renovation & maintenance of buildings & structures containing asbestos. This guide from OSHA includes: Provisions of the OSHA Standard for the removal of asbestos; Methods of Compliance; OSHA Assistance; & OSHA Office Directory: OSHA Regional Offices, OSHA Area Offices, OSHA-Approved State Plans; & OSHA Consultation Projects.Henshaw, John L. is the author of 'Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry ', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756743406 and ISBN 0756743400.