Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings


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Provides guidance on controlling asbestos-containing materials (ACM) found in buildings. Provides a current summary of data on exposure to airborne asbestos; gives survey procedures for determining if ACM is present in buildings; explains how to establish a special operations and maintenance program in a building found to contain asbestos; reviews technical issues confronted when assessing the potential for exposure to airborne asbestos, in particular indoor settings; suggests a structured process for selecting a particular course of action, and much more. Commonly referred to as the Blue Book.




Environmental Hazards


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Like other titles in the series, present an overview and reference guide for students and teachers, activists and journalists, professionals and regulators, and others interested in the issue. Considers hazardous material such as pesticides and industrial waste, but not radioactive waste; waste sites and their cleanup; and effects on humans and the environment. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




CIS Annual


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