EHS does not support or endorse the use of back belts on campus. The mission of the Health and Safety Committee shall be to serve as an advisory group to the Administration on the University's environmental health and safety programs. The committee will review and recommend the revision and adoption of University safety, health and environmental standards and standard operating procedures. The committee is advisory in nature, and will advise the University Administration on the status of University safety and health programs and the goals for the following year. Return to the top Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was frequently used in older construction materials.
Asbestos containing material can be a potential health hazard if the fibers are airborne.
Asbestos fibers can become airborne when moving ceiling tiles, knocking holes in walls or floor tiles, or disturbing other asbestos containing materials. There is no thorough inventory of asbestos on campus, therefore, the University's policy is to assume that most buildings contain asbestos in one form or another. All remodeling, construction and installation projects are coordinated by project managers who are responsible for recognizing possible asbestos hazards, and dealing with them appropriately. If you have a question that is not covered here, please explore our home page in detail. October 13, 2000.