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Step 1 · Identify Potential Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM)

Before collecting any samples, it's crucial to identify materials that commonly contain asbestos. These often include textured paints and coatings, insulation (especially around pipes, boilers, and ducts), vinyl floor tiles and sheeting, asbestos cement roofing and siding shingles, and transite pipes. Look for materials that are deteriorating or show signs of damage. Common in homes built before the 1980s.

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Step 1 · Identify Potential Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM)

Before collecting any samples, it's crucial to identify materials that commonly contain asbestos. These often include textured paints and coatings, insulation (especially around pipes, boilers, and ducts), vinyl floor tiles and sheeting, asbestos cement roofing and siding shingles, and transite pipes. Look for materials that are deteriorating or show signs of damage. Common in homes built before the 1980s.

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Identify Potential Asbestos LocationsConduct Initial Visual Survey for Potential ACMsCollect Samples from Suspected Materials

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Asbestos Testing

Step 1 of 6·1.6 hr left

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Identify Potential Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM)
30 minutes1 items
2
Prepare Sampling Area and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
15 minutes6 items
3
Collect Suspected Asbestos Sample
10 minutes4 items
4
Seal and Double Bag Samples
5 minutes2 items
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Clean Up the Work Area
20 minutes2 items
6
Submit Samples to an Accredited Laboratory
15 minutes2 items
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