TAKE CARE - BE AWARE
Chrysotile
(White)
Amosite
(Brown)
Crocidolite
(Blue)
Asbestos
Awareness
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The Hierarchy of Control
disturbing any
asbestos materials
the type and condition
before any work
safely if any asbestos is
accidentally disturbed
others to the
presence of asbestos
AVOID
ASSESS
ALERT
ACT
Insulation and lagging
Ceiling/floor tiles
Sprayed coatings
Cement products
Fire protection
Textured coatings
Common Locations
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
REMEMBER - IF IT DOESN'T FEEL SAFE, IT PROBABLY ISN'T!
If you can't identify it, assume it contains asbestos • Only licensed contractors can
remove certain asbestos materials • Asbestos is only dangerous when disturbed.
1. STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY
2. CLOSE OFF THE AREA
3. REPORT TO SUPERVISOR
4. DON'T CREATE DUST
5. KEEP OTHERS AWAY
6. RECORD THE INCIDENT
What to do if you
discover asbestos