It also covers building maintenance and emergency cleanup of asbestos spills. It also covers building maintenance and repair activities and emergency cleanup of asbestos spills. A few other states have OSHA programs for public employees that are not federally approved which also adopt and enforce OSHA standards. The law became effective December 15, 2000.
Federal laws give workers the right to know about possible asbestos hazards in their workplaces.
Except for primary and secondary schools, there is no requirement to inspect buildings for asbestos. Signs posted at the entrance of rooms or areas with ACM and where asbestos work is being performed. Labels attached to ACM products, containers of asbestos, including waste containers. Training for custodial and maintenance workers on health hazards, locations of asbestos, signs of damage to ACM and PACM, and what to do if asbestos fibers are released. Construction and maintenance workers who disturb asbestos must receive additional training on proper work practices, respirators, protective clothing, and other topics.