Asbestos is still found in numerous building whether it is floor tile, pipe insulation. It must be labels. Only authorized and trained workers can remove it. Every state has a FREE Consultation Service for the employer to get unknown material tested for asbestos and set up a safety and health program. http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.htm

1. John Newquist for ADAO
Newquist.john@dol.gov
Asbestos?
Call OSHA
1-800-321-OSHA
www.osha.gov

2. 2012 – Asbestos at Nassau
Coliseum
• March 26, 2012
• Workers told NBC areas of the arena are
covered with what they believe is
dangerous asbestos.
• The workers expressed concerns for their
health and safety.
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Asbestos-Investigation-Nassau-
Coliseum-Islanders-Long-Island.html

3. 2011 - $1.2 Million for Asbestos
• 2002 - Illinois company – prior safety audit of its Cicero facility, which
uncovered asbestos-containing materials on boilers, heating units and
connected piping.
• In November 2010, the company began an asbestos removal project using
in-house and untrained workers.
• December 2010, The Illinois EPA became aware of the work through a
salvager who noticed potential asbestos in metal scrap.
• EPA asked the Illinois Attorney General's Office to proceed with an
enforcement action for the improper removal, handling and disposal of
asbestos-containing material. Company shut down until asbestos
remediated.
• Workers allegedly were exposed to materials containing 20-50 percent
asbestos.
• OSHA willful citations for the employer's failures to provide the employees
engaged in the hazardous work with the proper training, and protective
clothing and equipment.
• http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=19899

4. Summary
• Asbestos is still found in numerous building whether it is floor tile, pipe
insulation.
• It must be labels.
• Only authorized and trained workers can remove it.
• Every state has a FREE Consultation Service for the employer to get
unknown material tested for asbestos and set up a safety and health
program. http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html