Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous air pollutant, a known carcinogen and there is no known safe level of exposure. DEQ regulates the abatement and disposal of asbestos-containing materials from any public or private building involving demolition, renovation, repair, construction and maintenance activities. The purpose of the DEQ asbestos rules and program is to prevent asbestos fiber release and exposure.

General information

• What you should know about asbestos
• What is asbestos?
• Handling asbestos-containing materials
• DEQ’s Building Survey Requirement

Asbestos advisory for:

• Building owners and operators PDF
• General contractors
• Homeowners: Determining if your home has asbestos-containing materials
• Asbestos — Rules of Abatement PDF
  Reference document for companies to determine how agency regulations can impact the community.

Directories

• Asbestos Hazard Identification Consulting Firms PDF
• Licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractors PDF
• Checklist for determining contractor qualifications
• Oregon Accredited Asbestos Training Providers PDF
• Oregon Landfills Accepting Asbestos Waste PDF
• List of Analytical Laboratories PDF
• How to take a sample to send to a Lab
• Inspectors Qualified to Perform Building Surveys PDF

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