RIA releases asbestos fact sheets.

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Developed by RIA's Environmental Council, fact sheets educate and protect restoration contractors from the dangers of mishandling asbestos-containing materials. Comprehensive version addresses materials, health issues, regulations, classes of asbestos work, hazard communication, training, control measures, and resources, while abridged version covers health issues, regulations, and some training information. Both may be downloaded from RIA website.



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RIA Releases Asbestos Fact Sheets



Documents provide guidance for restoration industry professionals



Rockville, MD – The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has released two fact sheets addressing asbestos issues restoration contractors may encounter in the course of their restoration projects. The fact sheets were developed by RIA’s Environmental Council to educate and protect contractors from the dangers of mishandling asbestos-containing materials.



The comprehensive version of the fact sheet addresses asbestos-containing materials, health issues, regulations, classes of asbestos work, hazard communication, training, control measures and resources. The abridged version covers health issues, regulations and some training information.  Both versions may be downloaded for free from the RIA website, www.restorationindustry.org through the RIA Store.



“This is the first in a series of fact sheets the Environmental Council is developing to educate our members and the industry on important environmental issues,” said Tom Peter, CIH, council chairman and lead author of the fact sheet. “There are serious fines and health considerations when companies work with asbestos-containing materials, and RIA believes it’s important to educate and protect workers and their clients. These sheets aren’t all encompassing, but they give professionals the critical information they need and additional resources to learn more.”



The fact sheet underwent an extensive peer review and contains general information and best practices. Contractors are encouraged to consult the applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations for their jurisdictions.



To download the fact sheets, visit the RIA website at www.restorationindustry.org and click on the RIA Store link.



The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has member firms worldwide. RIA provides industry leadership, supports science, and promotes best practices for cleaning and restoration through certification, training and standards development. More information is available on the RIA website: www.restorationindustry.org.




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