What does ACM stand for?

Asbestos has been removed on a risk basis and the Authority have a continual programme to remove potentially asbestos containing materials from its school sites as appropriate and when schools are modernised or refurbished.

It is only when asbestos containing materials are disturbed or the materials become damaged in such a manner that fibres are released, that it becomes a hazard.

In addition, if home renovations are planned, surveys of suspect asbestos containing materials and lead based paint should be undertaken by licensed individuals, (New York State Department of Labor certified asbestos inspector, EPA licensed lead inspector, with samples analyzed by a laboratory approved by the New York State Department of Health) with any required remediation/abatement activities performed by licensed asbestos abatement firms In the past, asbestos containing materials were commonly used in home construction.

Asbestos consultants also help you to become aware about the strict government laws related to working with Asbestos containing material in the industries.

Regulation 4 aims to protect employees by holding 'dutyholders' culpable if they do not comply with strict guidelines in monitoring Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) on their property or buildings.

We aim to remove the asbestos containing material quickly and safely, in a planned programme of action, with as little disruption to pupils and staff as possible,' he added.

There were some asbestos containing materials in the room, which were perfectly safe.

According to the laboratory, ``the amount of disturbed asbestos containing material qualified the disturbance event as a major fiber release episode'' as defined by the Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act.