EPA or OSHA?
People ask “which agency is responsible for asbestos regulations?” The answer is “Both”.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1982 was charged protecting the environment from asbestos in K-12 schools nationwide in the USA. Prior to that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) had developed regulations to protect Manufacturing employees. Later, OSHA promulgated regulations for the construction industry as well, […]
Lead Hazards for Children
Paint Chip Death
The California Department of Education has defined loose and peeling lead based paint on school buildings as a “Hazard”. This followed release by experts of the astounding information that “an ingested paint chip the size of a dime, with 15% lead, could be fatal for a child up to 5 years of age.” Awareness of […]
Asbestos Awareness Training Frequency
Asbestos Awareness Training Frequency Overview of OSHA asbestos awareness training regulations OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) requires employers to organize employee training programs for employees who work in environments that have been proven or are likely to contain asbestos. The training requirements apply to employees that work in areas (measured or anticipated) to have […]