How can I tell if the pipe insulation or plaster contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by looking. Only a trained expert who takes samples that are analyzed in a lab can be sure. Air samples will show if friable asbestos is present and bulk samples will show if asbestos is present in solid materials. If you have any questions, contact your UFT chapter leader. Q: Assume that my school’s AHERA report is accurate and I learn where stable asbestos is located in my school. What should I do if I suspect that is becoming friable? A: Neither you nor your students should touch any suspicious dust or crumbling plaster and kids should not play near it. Alert your UFT chapter leader, who will notify the principal and your UFT district representative. Q: What can I do to make sure my school is safe? A: If your school does not yet have a UFT Health and Safety Committee, join with other members of your chapter to establish one. The committee should make a visual inspection of all areas of the building, looking for damaged pipes, floor tiles and plaster in walls and ceili
