The asbestos control bureau oversees the abatement of toxic hazards associated with asbestos fiber during the rehabilitation reconstruction or demolition of buildings and other structures originally constructed with asbestos or asbestos containing materials.
Asbestos siding disposal new york state.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen and can cause other disease.
The intent of this law is to protect the public from exposure to asbestos fibers and from the diseases that might result.
The new york state department of labor website provides a list of licensed asbestos abatement contractors by name and zip code.
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New york state department of environmental conservation nysdec.
For more information see general information on asbestos.
New york state department of health regulations for the training of workers in the asbestos abatement industry and regulations concerning asbestos safety training providers.
The new york state department of environmental conservation dec regulates the transportation and proper disposal of asbestos containing materials wastes and soils.
New york state department of labor regulations relating to the hazards to public safety and health during the removal encapsulation enclosure repair or the disturbance of friable and non friable asbestos or any handling of asbestos material that may result in the release of asbestos fiber.
Wrap asbestos siding in 6 mil thick plastic sheeting and secure the plastic with duct tape or place the debris in heavy duty plastic bags.
Since it is so widely used it is a concern.
Nysdec regulates the transportation and disposal of debris and materials generated from an asbestos abatement and removal project.
The new york state department of health asbestos safety training program regulates asbestos safety training and training providers.
Dispose of the asbestos properly at a landfill or contact your local waste collection service to find out if they will pick up asbestos material.
Boxes should then be wrapped in one or more layers of 6 mil plastic or inserted into a single pre marked asbestos waste disposal bag.
The bureau enforces the new york state labor law and industrial code rule 56 asbestos.
After the asbestos has been removed the waste must be properly packaged and sealed prior to transport to a solid waste landfill.
The new york city department of environmental protection maintains a listing of certified asbestos investigators contractors and firms in new york city area.
The new york state department of labor certifies asbestos abatement contractors asbestos abatement workers asbestos abatement supervisors and asbestos building inspectors.
According to this law building owners are not required to inspect for asbestos in their buildings.
