Frequently asked questions
It is not possible to determine if a material in your home contains asbestos just by looking at it. If you suspect that a material in your home may contain asbestos and it is damaged or you plan to renovate and disturb the material, the EPA recommends having it tested by a trained asbestos professional. The professional will send samples to a qualified laboratory for analysis. You can also find out if the replacement materials you plan to use may contain asbestos by reading product labels, contacting the manufacturer, or asking your retailer for the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product(s) in question.
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If the non-friable asbestos-containing material can be easily crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when it is dry, then it becomes friable.
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A conflict of interest may arise in relation to Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)-accredited personnel if, for instance, both the management planner and abatement contractor are employed by the same company. In such a scenario, the planner might suggest more costly response measures to the LEA than what is actually required in the management plan.
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