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OSHA’s Asbestos Standard For The Construction Industry

Program Objectives:

Covers asbestos exposure in all work as defined in 1910.12(b), regardless of the type of worksite  or location

Based on nature of work operation

Includes but is not limited to the following where asbestos is present:

  1. Demolition or salvage of structures

  2. Removal or encapsulation of materials

  3. Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation

  4. Installation of products containing asbestos

  5. Spill/emergency clean-up

  6. Transportation, disposal, storage, containment and housekeeping activities on the site  where construction activities are performed

  7. Excludes asphalt roof coatings, cements, mastics