OSHA ASBESTOS REGULATION

OSHA regulations require periodic monitoring of indoor air to assure compliance with air quality standards for asbestos fibers.  Workplaces are required to identify the locations of ACM, maintain such materials to minimize airborne dust, and to remediate such dust and/or the source as necessary.  There are also both OSHA and EPA regulations applicable to building renovations and demolitions where ACM is present.  Philadelphia is among the local governments which have promulgated substantial requirements applicable to renovation and demolition of buildings containing ACM.  Environmental counsel facilitates regulatory compliance and defends enforcement actions seeking civil penalties.  Counsel is also instrumental in management of asbestos situations when discovered, to address potential private party tort claims by contractors and others.  

• Advised client on OSHA and Philadelphia regulatory compliance and employee exposure issues after discovery of asbestos material during building renovation;

• Advised client on OSHA asbestos remediation requirements and obligations to tenants after significant fire damage;