Asbestos can be found in many building materials like insulation, floor tiles, and joint compound. It was commonly used in construction until the late 1980s. While there was an attempted ban, it was overturned, so asbestos is still regulated today. Proper inspection and abatement by a licensed contractor is required before any renovation or demolition of buildings that may contain asbestos. Southwest Hazard Control is an experienced asbestos abatement company that follows all regulations to safely remove asbestos.

1. FAC T S
Asbestos can be found in many forms and places,
including:
• Sprayed on fire proofing and insulation
• Insulation for pipes and boilers
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT • Wall and ceiling insulation
• Ceiling tiles
• Floor tiles
Southwest HAZARD CONTROL, Inc. (SHC) is one of the oldest asbestos abatement • Putties, caulks, and cements (such as
cement pipes)
companies in the Southwest, and has performed over $300 million worth of • Roofing shingles
abatement contracts. This equates to over 10,000 separate abatement projects. At • Siding shingles
• Wall and ceiling texture
present we have over $15 million in current and long term contracts with agencies • Joint compound and Plasters
such as the federal government, state and local governments, power plants, school *this list is not complete
districts, and other governments and commercial organizations.
In 1989, the EPA announced an asbestos ban and
phase out. But in 1990, the ban was overturned by a
We have developed a reputation for being a safe, ethical, and cost conscious asbestos U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Essentially, there is not
a ban on asbestos, simply regulation to reduce its
abatement contractor. Safety is placed at the forefront of every project, small or large, exposure. It is important to remember that asbestos
resulting in our Experience Modification Rate. is still used in some products today, this is why it
is so important to test and know what materials are
present in your facility.
Another priority SHC has is to protect their customer’s liability by performing all work
in the correct manner, abiding by all local, state and federal regulations. Keeping An Asbestos Inspection is required to be performed
prior to disturbance (renovation or demolition)
this as one of their priorities has afforded SHC the honor of having ZERO Notice of of any suspect material; including paint, texture
Violations from any regulatory agency in the past 5 years! or floor coverings. As a building owner it is your
SHC employs individuals who have a vast knowledge of the required specifications responsibility to prove that there is not asbestos
present by having proper documentation. If asbestos
and procedures to complete your project on time, on budget and without incident. is detected it is required that you hire an licensed
and certified contractor to perform the abatement.
No matter the type of facility or
For more information, please refer to:
project you may have, SHC is Quick Links and Applicable Regulations
sure to have the personnel and
Cal OSHA California-Asbestos
expertise to service it perfectly. http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/acru/acruhome.htm
SHC will help you every step OSHA Asbestos - Final Rule (29 CFR 1926.1101)
of the way, from helping you OSHA General Industrial Safety and Health Standards (29
to find a certified inspector, CFR 1910 and 1926)
filing necessary permits, and National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP) (40 CFR, 61, Subsections A, B and M)
successfully completing the
EPA - AHERA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools (40 CFR 763)
abatement.
Maricopa County Air Quality Department
http://www.maricopa.gov/aq/divisions/compliance/air/
asbestos_neshap/Default.aspx
SHC is licensed to perform asbestos abatement services in Arizona, New Mexico,
California, Colorado, and Nevada. On average SHC employs 200 full time AHERA EPA Asbestos Site
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos
certified technicians. SHC has been performing abatement projects since 1982! Environmental Information Association
www.eia.org or www.eia-az.org
SHC is the proven choice for your asbestos solutions! Indoor Air Quality Association
Call us today for a free consultation-statewide! http://www.iaqa.org/chapters/AZ.htm
Arizona Department of Air Quality
24 Hour Response 800.279.5266 http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/asbestos/index.html
Tucson 520.622.3607 • Phoenix 480.517.9040 • San Leandro 510.352.5152 Vermiculite Information
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/verm.html
Albuquerque 505.298.6930 • Las Cruces 575.202.0450
The Asbestos Institute
www.swhaz.com www.taiinfo.com