OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON ASBESTOS:

Information sources: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency "Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings," Washington, D.C., Office of Toxic Substances - USEPA EPA 580/5-05-084 (also known as the "Purple Book").

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency "Guidance for Preventing Asbestos Disease Among Auto Mechanics," Washington, D.C., USEPA, Asbestos Action Program, EPA 560-OPTS-86-002.

These booklets can be obtained by calling (312) 353-2211, or by writing to U.S. EPA.

Courtesy of The EPA

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