APPLICATION

Other Operations

Employees who inspect, test, or are otherwise involved with buildings, and field sites, including asbestos containing coatings on bridges (Survey, Real Estate, Planning, etc.), shall not move, sample, or disturb asbestos or materials suspected of containing asbestos, unless they have at least an Inspector Certificate, or have otherwise been granted permission (variance) for such activity by the New York State Department of Labor.

Employees working on asbestos abatement projects as asbestos handlers removing asbestos, or performing activities resulting in exposure in excess of the PEL also require:

Medical surveillance
Physical containment systems
Personal protective equipment