EPA fact sheet on asbestos health risks, Sept 2001 — page 1
Summary Fact sheet explaining what asbestos is and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations of fibers.
What is asbestos?
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Summary Fact sheet explaining what asbestos is and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations of fibers.
What is asbestos?
Summary Draft informational document explaining asbestos properties and its presence in World Trade Center materials and debris.
Asbestos exposure (which can cause asbestos-related lung disease) becomes a health concern when high concentrations of asbestos fibers are inhaled over a long period of time.
Summary Public information sheet explaining asbestos properties and its presence in World Trade Center materials and debris.
Asbestos exposure (which can cause asbestos-related lung disease) becomes a health concern when high concentrations of asbestos fibers are inhaled over a long period of time.
Summary DEP official requests final review of the latest air monitoring Scope of Work to conclude negotiations.
Not to damage asbestos-containing mate covered with asbestos-containing materials.)
Summary EPA Region 2 response to inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP World Trade Center residential dust cleanup and testing program funded by FEMA, noting approximately 5,300 requests…
conducted for asbestos All ND for asbestos 2 Area samples taken in the plaza area All ND for asbestos Activity: Carpenters performing renovation
Summary EPA Region 2 responds to a congressional inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP program for testing and cleaning lower Manhattan homes after the WTC collapse.
All ND for asbestos 10 bulk samples taken on floors 2 through 11 for asbestos All ND for asbestos Activity': Asbestos abatement contractor removing debris
Summary OSHA letter to the EPA providing a description of asbestos monitoring data used for selecting personal protective equipment for cleanup contractors.
ND for asbestos 10 bulk’samples taken on floors 2 through 11 for asbestos All ND for asbestos Activity: Asbestos abatement contractor removing debris
Summary Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.
contains more than 1% asbestos, it is considered to be an “asbestos-containing material."
Summary Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.
of asbestos-containing material.
Summary EPA memorandum addressing World Trade Center asbestos contamination status and agency efforts to provide information on the situation.
contains more than 1% asbestos, it is considered to be an “asbestos-containing material.”
with asbestos abatement procedures.
with asbestos abatement procedures.
Summary Draft excerpt describing the FEMA-funded residential testing and cleaning program administered by EPA and New York City following the attacks.
The reports recorded instances where asbestos was found during debris removal and asbestos abatements performed.
Summary Draft record containing tabulated data regarding asbestos sampling or analysis at the World Trade Center recovery site.
Asbestos Dust / Debris Sample US - contained asbestos 2.10% 12/7/2001 ATC Ladder 131 Asbestos Dust ^Positive - for asbestos content-cabinet/floor 1.8%
with asbestos abatement procedures.
Summary Draft excerpts from an EPA Office of Inspector General report reviewing the World Trade Center indoor environmental response.
with asbestos abatement procedures.
Summary EPA Region 2 response to inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP World Trade Center residential dust cleanup and testing program funded by FEMA, noting approximately 5,300 requests…
cleaned -took samples as precaution 3 personal air samples for asbestos: All were ND for asbestos
Summary OSHA letter to the EPA providing a description of asbestos monitoring data used for selecting personal protective equipment for cleanup contractors.
2 bulks taken from overhead Thermal System Insulation 3 personal air for asbestos: All were ND for asbestos Total Fibers range from ND-.1800 free
Summary Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
Since asbestos is a known human carcinogen, EPA has established stringent work practices to control emissions of asbestos resulting from demolition and renovation projects
Summary Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
Since asbestos is a known human carcinogen, EPA has established stringent work practices to control emissions of asbestos resulting from demolition and renovation projects