Overview
EHS is responsible for
managing and monitoring the asbestos and lead paint program efforts at the
University of Kansas. Our goal is to prevent and/or minimize occupational and
environmental exposure from asbestos or lead-based paint containing materials
that may be disturbed, released or disposed.
We work closely with Design & Construction Management, Facilities Operations, Student Housing, NTS, Athletics, and many other units to make sure that potential asbestos or lead
paint hazards are identified and proper controls are in place before and
during any construction, renovation, maintenance, operations, or other
activities that take place on campus.
Asbestos/Lead Services
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Identification - sampling and testing of suspect Asb/Pb materials.
- Information - building surveys, building occupant notifications, and related records.
- Project Monitoring - oversee outside abatement contractors, perform exposure
assessment and project air monitoring.
- Material Management/Control - routine evaluation of identified/known Asb/Pb materials on campus and protective maintenance measures to prevent their deterioration or release.
- Material Abatement - Removal and disposal performed by our on-call abatement contractor under EHS supervision.
- Training - provide both awareness-level and in-depth training as required by regulations
for various campus employees.
