Recommendations after studying asbestos exposure at Vermiculite Northwest site

Promote awareness of past asbestos exposures among former workers and workers of businesses that were collocated, members of their households, and local health care providers.

Until sampling and cleanup (if indicated) are completed at the former rail spur at the rear of the building, actions such as restricting soil disturbance, covering the area, or keeping the area wet, should be taken to reduce potential exposure.

Review additional information about this site and similar sites, if it becomes available, and utilize any new information to evaluate indeterminate exposure pathways.

Provide educational materials and references upon request to community members who have concerns about vermiculite exposure.

Investigate the site identified in this investigation where waste rock may have been used and may be accessible to community members.

Work with the correct state or federal authority and the City of Portland Office of Planning and Development to explore permit restrictions to ensure adequate controls are in place to protect workers from asbestos exposure during excavation or disturbance of onsite soils. SHINE will determine if it is appropriate to work with an environmental state or federal authority to file a public notice to be attached to the records for this property.