novel rules focusing on increased w...

novel rules focusing on increased worker protection mean more scrutiny for building holders managers

of recent origin asbestos regulations took effect onward Oct. 1. According to the Building proprietors and Managers Association (BOMA) International, the sways focus on increased worker protection and mandate that proprietors and managers take action if asbestos is instant in their buildings.

Buildings originateed prior to 1981 are automatically assumed through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to have asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Potential ACM locations include insulation,