The term asbestos refers to a family of naturally-occurring minerals. These minerals are mined in locations throughout the world including Canada, South Africa, and Russia.
Asbestos fibers are small, thin, and strong.
These characteristics make asbestos ideal for use in many building and appliance materials. The most common exposure to asbestos material is from breathing airborne fibers that can cause lung disease including cancer. According to the EPA, airborne asbestos levels in buildings are typically very much lower than those identified in industrial work places where serious health effects have been observed. The campus has an asbestos management program designed to protect the health and safety of campus employees, students, and visitors. Comprehensive surveys of the ACM in campus buildings and mechanical spaces.