Asbestos Information and Research Guide from the Mass DEP: Common Inquiries: Questions about State Agencies

Read the asbestos information and research guide from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP). The guide includes common inquiries about state agencies that can test the air at a work site.

6. Are there any state agencies that test the air for Asbestos?
DOS will perform a hazard inspection for non-federal public workplaces, but air monitoring is limited to buildings occupied by municipal, state and county employers. Owners or tenants of other buildings may hire a licensed asbestos abatement inspector and testing laboratory. Call DOS for a list.

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