Disturbing asbestos can create serious health risks.
In this article
Where
Older materials.
Stop
Do not disturb.
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Testing
Licensed labs.
Communication
With customer.
Abatement
Specialists.
A closer look
A tech cutting old duct wrap in a 1960s basement might disturb asbestos. Awareness training teaches when to stop and call for testing.
Where to start
Train all techs on common asbestos materials.
An example
A tech noticed suspicious pipe insulation and stopped. Testing confirmed asbestos and abatement was done safely.
Common mistakes
Disturbing suspect materials and ignoring age of home.
What to track
Track stop-work events and tests.
Questions to ask
Do techs know suspect materials? Who arranges testing? How do we explain to customers?
Leadership sets the tone
Support techs who stop work and explain the situation to the customer. A few hours of delay is better than exposing a technician and a family.
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Frequently asked questions
Where might technicians find asbestos?
In older homes, it may be present in pipe insulation, duct wrap, flooring, ceiling texture and some boiler materials. Testing confirms.