Asbestos was used frequently from the beginning of the 20th century in a variety of building materials. Going back to the 1970s, the public deciphered what the asbestos industry had known for 60 years – that asbestos is highly toxic and that inhaling its fibers can be the cause of lung scarring, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Although asbestos is no longer used in building materials, many older structures still contain these toxic substances. Asbestos is most frequently found in ceiling insulation, but it is also often found in other materials, including:
It’s usually difficult to detect asbestos fibers with a generic visual inspection. According to California asbestos regulations, only licensed professionals with specialized equipment are allowed to detect and report on asbestos presence. They will send their findings to a lab for further testing, where technicians will decipher the type and concentration of asbestos, and thus confirm whether the building is toxically dangerous.
If lab technicians determine that a home is toxically dangerous due to the presence of asbestos, the homeowner has three alternatives, which are:
First, Professional removal is the best alternative for dangerous conditions.
Second, Sealants are the next best, but are not always sufficient to protect families, living situations, and construction workers from asbestos exposure during renovation or demolition projects. Asbestos removal is highly recommended if a home or building is to be renovated or demolished.
Last and final, doing nothing is clearly not the right choice!
California asbestos law mandates employees and contractors working on asbestos projects greater than 100 square feet with an asbestos concentration above 0.1 percent to register with the Asbestos Contractors’ Registration Organization. Anyone handling asbestos is mandated to certification. There are five types of certification:
Different certifications have different courses and requirements, but all must be completed in a state-certified training facility. Certifications must be renewed on an annual basis.
California asbestos law has strict regulations for asbestos abatement. On an abatement site, all workers must wear respirators and multiple layers of protective clothing.
There are four classes of abatement operations, and the class contemplates the regulations and procedures which are the following:
Class I. Involves the removal of asbestos in thermal system [furnaces and duct work] insulation.
Class II. Involves asbestos abatement in floor tiles, roofing, wallboard, sheeting, and construction materials. With both classes, projects must be concluded in an enclosed and regulated area. All materials containing asbestos must be soaked in water before removal to limit airborne asbestos fibers, which unfortunately are dangerous carcinogens. All asbestos-containing materials must also be intact when removed unless deemed impossible by the contractor.
Class III. Operations involved in repair or maintenance work must follow the same California asbestos regulations as Classes I and II, but they don’t allow the dry cutting of asbestos-containing materials. No asbestos-containing materials can be dropped or thrown on the ground. Nevertheless, they must be carefully lowered and stored with “danger” signs.
Class IV. Operations involve maintenance or custodial work where employees contact but don’t disturb the asbestos. Those making contact with the asbestos and those performing other work in the regulated area must wear respirators and protective clothing.
The state of California requires any person who handles asbestos to receive thorough training and education. Anyone involved in asbestos abatement in California should know the regulations for all classes of operations as protocol.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you are not alone in this struggle. Mesothelioma is a catastrophic cancer which is caused by exposure to asbestos, often in the rental or workplace, and seeking justice and compensation is crucial. Our experienced mesothelioma lawyers are here to stand by your side, providing compassionate support and fierce advocacy.
Our certified attorneys have witnessed the devastating effects mesothelioma can have on a patient and their loved ones. Almost always fatal, mesothelioma could have been entirely preventable. Asbestos companies knew for many years that their products could cause disease, but they concealed the dangers, putting many people at risk of developing lung cancer, mesothelioma and other diseases.
Many people exposed to asbestos decades ago are only now being diagnosed with mesothelioma and wondering where to turn for help.
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Step 1: Notify your landlord in writing of the issue.
Step 2: Take photographs and videos of the mold.
Step 3: Maintain a journal of all issues/problems that have been reported and/or have existed during your tenancy.
Step 4: File a formal complaint with the Department of Public Health
Step 5: Hiring a Certified Inspector to obtai an air test for level of mold.
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