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ASBE ASBEST STOS OS AW AWARENESS Presented by Risk Management/EHOS What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. It was used in numerous building materials and vehicle products for its strength and ability to resist heat and

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ASBE ASBEST STOS OS AW AWARENESS

Presented by Risk Management/EHOS

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. It was used in numerous building materials and vehicle products for its strength and ability to resist heat and corrosion before its health effects were discovered.

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Wh Where ca can asbes asbestos

s be

be fo found on

campus? mpus?

The most common building materials on campus

where asbestos is located, due to the age of the buildings, are:

Some sprayed on insulation for pipes and ceilings
Insulation around pipes and boilers
Various types of ceiling tiles
Most 9” vinyl floor tiles‐ some 12” floor tiles
Laboratory bench tops
Roofing materials and wall boards

How How ca can I re reduce my my ex exposure re to to asbes asbestos?

s?
Do not perform any activity that might disturb

building materials

Do not replace broken floor or ceiling tiles
If you find any damaged material ‐ contact

RM/EHOS at 310‐243‐3012.

Contact Risk Management/EHOS and/or your

supervisor if you have any questions or concerns

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Annu Annual al Notific Notification tion

– Annual Asbestos Notification emailed to campus community annually – Posted on the RM/EHOS website and the Human Resources and Physical Plant bulletin boards – The Campus Asbestos Survey shows where asbestos has been identified on campus

Additional Resources

California Department of Industrial Relations

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/acru/acrinfo.htm

California Department of Public Health

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/ IAQ/Pages/Asbestos.aspx

CSUDH Risk Management/EHOS

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