17 document results

Summary Article describing a $12 million program offering free medical tests for police and rescue workers exposed to hazardous substances.

up material that’s more than 1 percent asbestos.

Summary Newspaper excerpt discussing expert opinions on the unknown long-term health effects of the hazardous mix of substances at Ground Zero.

NYC-WTC_000141798 ASBESTOS AT GROUND ZERO USE A fre-resistant fbrous min- RISK$ Breathing high levels of eral, asbestos was used in parts asbestos fibers for long perlods of the World Trade:Center to - usually years- may

Summary Newspaper excerpt reporting on a federal grant to assess health of rescue workers and monitor asthma cases near Ground Zero.

Asbestos was used in 1 World Trade Center up to the 40th floor. The substance was banned in 197] as the Trade Center was being bu’ .

Summary Webpage excerpt detailing EPA responses and resources for workers involved in World Trade Center recovery.

particles) Salvation Army hot and • Asbestos in Bulk Dust cold food stations, and

Summary Web page describing a facility for decontamination and medical screening for workers involved in World Trade Center recovery.

particles) Salvation Army hot and • Asbestos in Bulk Dust cold food stations, and • Drinking

Summary Webpage excerpt detailing EPA responses and resources for workers involved in World Trade Center recovery.

The new 31,000 square • Asbestos in Air foot indoor wash station features boot and mask • Particulate

Summary Newspaper report discussing health concerns and mercury exposure tests among workers and residents near Ground Zero.

ments for asbestos, lead, metals. elementary school in nearby Bat­ Many ailments are likely to clear benzene, dioxin and other sub­ tery Park City.

Summary Newspaper report detailing the EPA's decision to test and clean apartments for asbestos contamination near Ground Zero.

And it is not clear that the common spaces of any Asbestos primary concern he cleanup Will center on. asbesto So far there are no dians to test buld ings for other contahhittants, such as mer- cury, lead or dioxin.

Summary Article discussing landlord responsibilities for reimbursing tenants for apartment cleaning and EPA policies on hallway cleanup requests.

When tests in April found quires a specialized asbestos abatement.

Summary Newspaper report detailing the EPA's decision to test and clean apartments for asbestos contamination near Ground Zero.

And it is not clear that the common spaces of any residential buildin; will b cleaned, 1 un- less all the primary Asbestos primary ‘concern he cleanup will: center: on. asbestos.

Summary List of resident questions concerning landlord responsibilities, HVAC cleaning protocols, and enforcement agencies for Lower Manhattan buildings.

What other substances besides asbestos and fiberglass are being analyzed?

Summary News report detailing the city's plan to bid out contracts for cleaning asbestos and dust from apartments near Ground Zero.

The EPA bowed to pressure from infu- ing alone. riated tenants around Ground Zero in The federal Environmental Protection May, promising to clean and test apart- Agency is running the massive cleanup ments for asbestos.

Summary Document listing resident inquiries regarding landlord enforcement and HVAC cleaning protocols in Lower Manhattan buildings.

What other substances besides asbestos and fiberglass are being analyzed?

Summary Newspaper article discussing EPA testing conclusions versus resident health symptoms regarding air quality near ground zero.

See articles ou page BI. vironmental Protectivn Agency has con- centrated on known carcinogens and other dangerous materials, including asbestos, dioxin and lead.

Summary Newspaper excerpt reporting on the selection of a planner to lead the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation's rebuilding efforts.

“Then there’s an in- vestigation to get the details of the claim,” he said. ‘ Asbestos, benzene, dioxin, PCBs and.other contaminants have been detected. in the. ruins.

Summary McGraw-Hill construction and engineering trade publication; appears unrelated to 9/11 environmental records.

“Middle managers, particu­ servation, said agencies have been moni­ director, praised the site’s safety record so larly project managers and superinten­ toring asbestos, particulates and

Summary Newspaper article discussing EPA testing conclusions versus resident health symptoms regarding air quality near ground zero.

Pamela Dalton, a sen­ Co., publish^ of The Wall Street Journal, Several substances are considered sory-irritation researcher at the nonprofit has said the removal of asbestos at