Healthy Schools Asbeslos Asbestos is a mineral found in certain rock formations and is often found in various building materials. EPA requires each school to appoint an manager. Asbe is composed of very small fibers that can become airborne and inhaled into the lung#, where they can cause specific health problems and cancers. ZL Federal requirements for management in schools. http; f / www epa. 0 v/a s be & to efpdffa h e ra re qu i re m en t s. pdif EPA Asbestos Hotline: 1-800-471-7127 CPA Asbestos in Schools Resources: http://www. epa. gov/as be s tos/as bes tos in_ schools. html Schools must also have an School Management Plan that follows the regulations and is Implemented (e.g. Inspections and training.) . ------- |