Asbestos Services
Targets of asbestos lawsuits have included:
Targets of asbestos lawsuits have included:
- Employers
- Asbestos manufacturers
- Asbestos installers
- Property owners
- Leasing Agents
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can assess a monetary civil penalty up to $15,127.00 per day per non-compliance violation.
Even though it is widely known that asbestos is a carcinogen, not all asbestos uses are banned today. According to EPA, some of the following asbestos-containing products are no longer subject to the 1989 Toxic Substances Control Act:
- Asbestos-cement corrugated and flat sheets
- Roofing felt
- Vinyl-asbestos floor tile
- Asbestos-cement pipe
- Gaskets
- Non-roofing coatings and roof coating
This means that any home or building could have asbestos containing building materials installed. In order to obtain a General Consolidated Permit in Puerto Rico you will need a certificate that states that there is no asbestos in the project. The following criterion applies:
- Must be performed by an accredited asbestos inspector
- Construction date of the project is not a consideration
- Completion of the form OGP-PGC
Zimmetry can keep you on the right track in addressing asbestos issues within your facilities by:
- Having accredited asbestos inspectors
- Using NVLAP accredited laboratories
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, including the OSHA asbestos standards and applicable EPA regulations
- Performing required inspections and re-inspections according to the EPA's AHERA regulation, project oversights and staff training
- Utilizing state-of-the-art onsite equipment and inspection techniques
- Development of comprehensive inspection reports
Accomplish full compliance with our asbestos consultation by counting on:
- Expert interpretation of applicable asbestos regulatory standards for over ten years
- Utilized as expert witnesses and presenters to government agencies on asbestos issues
- Customized presentations to staff/building occupants who express asbestos concern
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