Monitor student activities that might disturb asbestos

Once you know where asbestos is, use special care to insure that any day-to-day activities, such as repair or maintenance work, do not disturb the material.

In fact, special training is required to participate in any maintenance activities which might disturb asbestos.

In schools, asbestos-containing materials can also be damaged by student activities.

For example, an asbestos ceiling in a gym may be disturbed if basketballs or other objects are thrown up against it. Students and others who use the gym should be warned to avoid such activities.