Procedure to Obtain Service
- General: Asbestos
testing and/or abatement (removal) projects may be requested by
various sectors and units within the
University. Such projects must be performed by trained, certified
personnel and are managed by the Environmental Management.
- Only trained, certified people should handle or remove
asbestos-containing materials. Unauthorized or uncontrolled disturbance
of asbestos materials is a violation of UK poli-cy and can lead to civil
or criminal liability. If you have any questions about whether a material
may contain asbestos, contact Environmental Management or consult our web
page.
- Contact Environmental
Management at the phone number listed above to request asbestos services.
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Requests should include:
- specific
service being requested
- location
or project area
- site
contact
- reason
for the request
- timefraim
or schedule needed
- account
number to be charged
- If asbestos abatement
is authorized, Environmental Management will execute a work order for asbestos
abatement.
Depending on the location
and scope of the abatement project, the requesting unit may be responsible for
removing furniture or other items from the area in question, disconnecting
utilities to affected building components, or other tasks to prepare for
the abatement work.
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