Background
Historical monitoring of asbestos exposure during various repair operations on cement-asbestos water pipes shows that, when specific work practices are followed, workers do not experience measurable levels of airborne asbestos. This letter of agreement is based on these specific work practices and historical monitoring data, along with training, to exempt water district employers from the need to conduct air monitoring while repairing cement-asbestos water pipes. However, other Class III asbestos regulations must still be followed.
Documents
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