Asbestos Abatement Location: Where did the abatement occur?

The factor to consider is the opportunity for building occupants to become exposed to asbestos fibers that may have been released during the abatement. Did the abatement occur in an area that is regularly occupied or in an area infrequently visited? Another important consideration would be the potential for asbestos fibers generated during the abatement to enter the air handling system. Any activity that occurred in or near air handling systems has the potential to spread asbestos fibers to other parts of the building.

Courtesy of the New York State Health Department