Another violation to the federal asbestos regulations has been discovered in Arizona. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Pointe Educational Services and The Charter Foundation $22,030 for violations stemming from lack of asbestos inspections on seven Arizona schools. Furthermore, the schools did not have an asbestos management plan.
After a professional asbestos inspection, only one of the seven Arizona schools had any asbestos-containing products.
It is important to comply with state and federal regulations regarding asbestos abatement and management in order to keep both workers and individuals safe from the dangers of asbestos exposure. More information on the EPA’s regulations on asbestos in schools can be found here.
