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.

Helps achieve voluntary compliance with OSHA standards in the workplace.

The Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry is a handy guide for workers, employers, supervisors, and safety personnel. This latest 2011 edition is a quick field reference that summarizes selected safety standards from the California Code of Regulations. The major subject headings are alphabetized and cross-referenced within the text, and it has a detailed index. Spiral bound, 8.5 x 5.5"

Asbestos is a widely used, mineral-based material that is resistant to heat and corrosive chemicals. Asbestos fibers enter the body by inhalation of airborne particles or by ingestion and can become embedded in the tissues of the respiratory or digestive systems. Years of exposure to asbestos can cause numerous disabling or fatal diseases. The Occupational Safety and Health Admin. (OSHA) regulates asbestos exposure in industry thereby causing a significant decline in the use of asbestos-containing materials. This document contains an overview of OSHA¿s worker protection requirements for exposure to asbestos in industry and describes the steps an employer must take to reduce the levels of asbestos in the workplace.