Where could asbestos-containing materials be located in my home?
Asbestos-containing materials can be found in many different locations throughout the home. • How do I know if I have asbestos-containing materials in my home? Unless the insulation is labeled as asbestos you can not tell if it is asbestos-containing. To determine the presence of asbestos Ohio law and rules require that persons certified as Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialists be used to identify, detect and assess asbestos-containing materials. This list is also available free of charge by contacting Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Program (614) 466-0061. If you decide to sample the suspected asbestos-containing material yourself, there are certain precautions that should be taken. The sample should be taken to an NVLAP Accredited Laboratory for Asbestos Bulk Analysis. These lists are also available through the Department. • I think I have vermiculite insulation in my home, what should I do? If you suspect vermiculite insulation is in your home, the safest thing is to leave the m
