CLEAN AIR AND THE LAW

The United States’ Clean Air Act is a specific and highly important piece of legislation that was created by Congress to control, oversee and regulate air-pollution on a countrywide scale.

The first version of today’s Clean Air Act was known as the Air Pollution Control Act, and was formulated in 1955.

The Act has been amended at various times over the course of the last few decades: in 1963, it became known as the Clean Air Act, and in 1967, it was renamed the Air Quality Act.

Asbestos abatement

Asbestos Abatement (which is defined as the removal of asbestos) is today a large and ever-expanding business in the United States.

Taking into consideration the potentially deadly nature of Asbestos, very strict rules and regulations governing both the removal and disposal of Asbestos have been put into place to ensure that the rights and safety of both workers and the general public are protected from the potential threat that can be posed by exposure to airborne Asbestos dust.

As far as the Clean Air Act relates to Asbestos, the rules are firm and very clear: (a) Asbestos should be wetted during the removal process, (b) it should always be strictly and carefully contained, and (c) all employees who may come into contact with Asbestos should be provided protective face-masks and clothing.

During the course of the last decade, there have been numerous violations of the Act as it relates to Asbestos – which has often been in connection with contractors who illegally hired undocumented workers and failed to provide adequate – and, in some cases, no – protection or training.