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The presence of asbestos poses health, financial, and legal concerns for building owners. Building owners
must develop pragmatic, effective asbestos management programs to insure public safety, avoid reduction
of property, and prevent costly lawsuits and medical judgments. By providing careful inspection
documentation, safe abatement procedures, and final clearance, the timely use of asbestos management
services can prevent or limit asbestos-related litigation by employees or tenants, as well as
regulatory fines by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), or local agencies. These programs include operations and maintenance
procedures, and abatement alternatives.
AM H&S provides a full-service asbestos management program, including a review of the building's background, a collection of bulk samples of suspected asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) and air samples, and a documented report of findings and recommendations. If abatement is necessary or mandated, AM H&S will develop and design specifications (including requirements for personal protective equipment, area containment and hazardous waste containment) outlining the steps that must be followed to ensure safe abatement of all asbestos. In addition, training for maintenance and custodial personnel is provided to insure compliance of asbestos-related regulations. AM H&S works closely with the client to ensure the most appropriate abatement alternative is recommended. Job Bidding and Contract Administration Job bidding and contract administration services include sending requests for proposals and reviewing bids. Removal Observation and Monitoring AM H&S will observe contractors to ensure that abatement procedures are carried out safely and effectively in accord with the contract document. Final Site Inspection Upon completion, AM H&S will conduct a final site inspection to ensure that the asbestos containing materials are properly abated. AM H&S's asbestos management consultants have successfully completed EPA-accredited training courses and carry appropriate state licenses in building inspection, management planning, project design, and abatement supervision. |
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