Draft Q&A explaining asbestos properties, health risks from airborne fibers, and exposure duration concerns.
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renovation project disturbing asbestos. To obtain a certificate, an individual must have completed and passed a training program approved by the NYS Department of Health. After the training program, the individual also must pass a NYCDEP exam for certification. The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) also requires an asbestos-handling certificate for workers.
As of 12/2/86 anyone without a valid asbestos-handling certificate cannot legally work on any construction, demolition, or clean-up project involving asbestos. People who violate the provisions of Local Law 76 can receive fines per incident. Also, a “Stop Work” order may be issued, if the conduct of the work poses a threat to human safety.
Workers and supervisors are issued photo identification cards by the NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL).a nd Vhe NMCbCF.
To protect the public and workers from contamination from work disturbing asbestos, e.g., clean-up, construction, demolition, specific safety procedures prescribed by the NYCDEP and NYSDOL must be followed.
Local Law 70 of 1985 of the City of New York regulates the transport, storage and disposal of asbestos waste.
Homeowners are advised to hire a NYSDEC licensed hauler to transport and dispose of asbestos wastes. The transportation, storage and disposal of asbestos waste by a licensed carter is regulated by the NYC Department of Sanitation.
7) What do I do if I think the debris in my home contains asbestos?
Consult with a New York City Certified Asbestos Investigator to survey your home and recommend a course of action. Check the DEP website: for a list of certified investigators. If hired, the investigator will do the survey, collect samples, send them to a certified laboratory and give the homeowner/building owner/management owner the results and recommend a course of action.
Based on the survey results, a resident/building owner/or building manager can hire a contractor licensed by the New York State
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Official notice requiring HVAC filter replacement and asbestos review for buildings south of 14th Street following the attacks.
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Guidance document explaining requirements for HVAC cleaning and asbestos abatement regulations for building owners.
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Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
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Asbestos inspection report notification form submitted to NYC DEP for 102-104 Greenwich Street.
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Draft fact sheet from DOH and DEP addressing tenant concerns regarding asbestos fibers at 105 Duane Street.
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NYC DEP emergency notification form documenting an urgent asbestos abatement situation at 250 Vesey Place requiring immediate action.
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Internal memo draft addressed to the Commissioner regarding environmental compliance actions and correspondence drafts dated October 15, 2001.
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Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.
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Internal tracking document for managing reports, comments, and actions related to environmental compliance cases.
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