Clapper, Patti, Schweizer and Mason

Many schools were built before 1980, when it was common practice in the construction industry to use asbestos containing materials (ACMs).  Over time, these older structures often need repair, renovation or demolition either due to natural wear and tear or due to weather damage.  That’s when the in-place asbestos can become a health hazard, causing [...]

Testing conducted on April 22 revealed unsafe levels of asbestos at the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The Benjamin Franklin Elementary School had been using the church building since 2003.
The discovery prompted swift action by school officials and students were moved to a new building just two blocks away.  Officials say that the students [...]

Parents responded with vocal protests when the school board at a Carmi, Illinois high school announced plans to begin an asbestos removal project while school was still in session.  While a third party contractor who is licensed in asbestos abatement practices has been hired, many parents wondered why the school board couldn’t wait to initiate [...]

Thousands of schools across the United States still contain potentially lethal asbestos yet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that school districts keep that asbestos where it is if it is found to be intact and in good condition or fully encapsulated.    Is the government really doing enough to keep our students safe?
Asbestos is a [...]

Any school built before 1980 was very likely constructed with asbestos containing materials.  Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used in thousands of construction products because of it was fire-proof, heat and erosion resistant, very durable, affordable and available.  Asbestos, now known to cause serious illness, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer, was [...]

Between the 1940s and 1970s, asbestos-containing products were commonly used in the construction of new buildings, including schools and school buildings.  School buildings built during this time period could contain asbestos-containing materials including, but not limited to, insulation, pipe wrapping, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, fire proofings, roof shingles, and drywall.  In addition, these schools may [...]

The news is constantly reporting of schools needing to close off sections, certain buildings, or an entire campus due to threat of exposure to asbestos and wanting to prevent any risk of later development of mesothelioma.
Many schools were built during the time when asbestos was commonly added to many construction products.  In the United States, [...]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created regulations in accordance with Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for maintenance, repair, demolition or renovation in any building that may contain asbestos containing materials (ACMs).  
 
Schools, public and private elementary and high, have their own set of environmental and federal regulations they are expected to comply with, including [...]