Asbestos: I've thought about the abatement that occurred in my home or building as discussed above and I continue to have concerns. What else can I do?

If you have concerns about the air quality or the condition of any remaining asbestos containing material in your building or home, you may want to consider hiring an environmental consulting firm that is licensed by the New York State Department of Labor to provide asbestos related consulting services. These licensed firms employ New York State Department of Labor certified Air Sampling Technicians, Inspectors, Project Designers and Project Monitors. These professionals will have the skills necessary to help you evaluate your building or home and advise you if additional cleaning or abatement is necessary.

If you wish to verify the license of a firm or certification of an individual or want to obtain a list of qualified Air Sampling Technicians, Project Monitors or Inspectors, you can call the New York State Department of Labor at (518) 485-6476. This information is also available on the New York State Department of Labor web site at www.labor.state.ny.us.

Courtesy of the New York State Health Department