Asbestos The Hazardous FiberWith the passage of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, AHERA, Public Law 99-519, it was clear that great quantities of asbestos would be disturbed and would require proper management and disposal. If these were poorly done, many people would be placed at risk unnecessarily.Into such an environment, a book dealing with the many diverse facets of asbestos abatement, written by people with substantial experience, seemed reasonable and appropriate, but even more so, necessary. |
Contents
Chapter | |
Chapter 2 | |
Chapter 12 | |
Chapter 3 | |
Chapter 5 | |
Bulk and Air Sampling | |
Chapter 7 | |
Chapter 8 | |
Anderson | |
Chapter 14 | |
The Regulatory Framework Occupational Safety and Health Administration | |
Chapter 10 | |
Appendix | |
Appendix | |
Asbestos Standard for Construction Applications | |
Personal Protection | |
Industrial Hygiene Considerations other than Asbestos of Abatement Projects | |
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