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| American School and University | 13 |
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| Wright, Dorothy | 1 |
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| Legal/Legislative/Regulatory… | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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Figlio, Mary Ellen – American School and University, 1979
Asbestos in the schools has become a serious problem. Current activity in inspecting for asbestos and plans for corrective action are discussed. Suggestions are offered administrators in choosing contractors for asbestos removal. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Standards, Federal Regulation
Russek, William F. – American School and University, 1980
Encapsulation has proven to be the safest, surest, and most permanent method of treating sprayed asbestos on ceilings and walls. Federal aid is available to help pay for inspection of school buildings for asbestos and for asbestos removal. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Federal Aid
Levins, Hoag – American School and University, 1983
Experts warn that only electron microscopes can see the smaller fibers of asbestos that are known to cause the most cancers, though the Environmental Protection Agency still endorses optical microscopes for asbestos removal verification. Asbestos testing methods are explained and sources of information are provided. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Asbestos, Cancer, Educational Facilities Improvement
Robison, Rita – American School and University, 1980
An asbestos removal consultant says safety standards must be improved and explains his asbestos removal training program. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, Safety, Standards
American School and University, 1985
A discussion among six professionals about the status and outlook for asbestos removal in schools. The experts call for state or federal standards for asbestos in buildings and cite lack of funding as a major problem. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Asbestos, Cost Estimates, Federal Aid
Makruski, Edward D. – American School and University, 1984
An EPA survey of the largest school districts in the nation revealed that over 50 percent have not inspected for asbestos and two-thirds have failed to notify parents adequately. Seven steps are therefore provided for successful asbestos abatement, in anticipation of tougher regulations now under consideration. (TE)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Asbestos, Compliance (Legal), Construction Materials
Haney, Stanley J. – American School and University, 1986
The engineer for a California school district describes the asbestos removal from the ceilings of El Camino High School. Discusses forming a design team, use of consultants, specifications, relations with contractors, and staff notification. (MLF)
Descriptors: Asbestos, Compliance (Legal), Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Westbrook, Edward J. – American School and University, 1984
School districts must take legal action now against asbestos producers to recover the cost of asbestos removal from school buildings. State statutes of limitations, if not met, could result in school districts losing the right to recover against manufacturers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Asbestos, Business, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Chiljean, Roger A. – American School and University, 1980
Outlines steps in the asbestos correction procedure and discusses establishing a management monitoring system. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, School Safety, Waste Disposal
Robison, Rita – American School and University, 1979
The Environmental Protection Agency has assembled technical information into a School Asbestos Program. Immediate steps that can be taken are outlined. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines, Facility Improvement
Figlio, Mary Ellen – American School and University, 1980
A small district in New Jersey didn't wait for possible federal or state funds. Instead, it floated a special bond to cure its asbestos problems. (Author)
Descriptors: Bond Issues, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination, Public Relations
Harris, Bonnie Lee – American School and University, 1984
Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy are used to detect asbestos by analyzing filters from air tests. The modes of operation and types of samples examined by each are explained. Circumstances that a school board should consider when deciding whether to use these methods are discussed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Asbestos, Elementary Secondary Education, Microscopes
Wright, Dorothy – American School and University, 1984
A Connecticut district's stringent asbestos removal and testing program is described, which applies a modified National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NIOSH-OSHA) test as a standard of acceptable removal. (MJL)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Asbestos, Educational Administration, Educational Facilities Improvement
