Asbestos-containing construction materials were commonly used in older buildings. The prevalence and adverse health effects associated with exposure to these materials has prompted the enactment of numerous public safety regulations. EH&S has developed a comprehensive Asbestos Management Plan designed to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. These buildings can be located using the search tool within the Asbestos Building Database Tool.
Elements
To accomplish our goal of maintaining a safe and healthy learning and work environment, the Asbestos Management Plan encompasses:
- Providing consultation and serving as an expert resource to the campus community
- Developing and implementing safe work practices
- Conducting ongoing building surveys and safety inspections
- Conducting air quality and employee exposure monitoring
- Developing and maintaining web-based access to survey data
- Providing project specifications and oversight of abatement actions
- Evaluating and pre-qualifying abatement contractors and consultants
- Developing and delivering awareness training tailored to Stanford’s physical facilities
- Coordinating earthquake preparedness resources and response actions
Asbestos notification
The Connelly Act requires employers to notify employees of construction materials known to contain asbestos that are located in buildings constructed prior to 1981. This notification is provided to new Stanford employees and distributed to all employees online annually by Human Resources. HR provides a link to the online notification, which is available in both English and Spanish (see the tabs below).
What’s asbestos?
See the Asbestos Fact Sheet for known uses on campus, health risks, and ways to protect you and others from exposure.
Building survey information
Asbestos building survey summaries are available to the campus community via a searchable on-line database. Survey data for each building is presented in a tabular format that is periodically revised and expanded to include new survey or abatement information. See the below “Asbestos Building Survey Information System” tab for more information.
Facility Design Standard
Stanford’s Facility Design Standard (FDS) is a guidance document used by architects and engineers in charge of developing construction plans and specifications. A section of the FDS describes contractor health and safety requirements for asbestos, lead, and other EH&S-related issues.
Asbestos Management Plan
Stanford’s protocols and procedures for managing asbestos and asbestos-related hazards are contained in the Asbestos Management Plan (AMP). See the tabs below for the full plan.
