As a result of recent federal legislation (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act AHERA), each primary and secondary school in the nation is required to complete a stringent new inspection for asbestos and to develop a plan of management for all asbestos‑containing building materials. The Cedar Mountain School District has a goal to be in full compliance with this law and is following the spirit as well as the letter of the law. As a matter of policy, the district shall continue to maintain a safe and healthful environment for our communities youth and employees.
In keeping with this legislation, all buildings in the Cedar Mountain School District were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors and samples were analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the school prepared and the state approved a comprehensive management plan for handling the asbestos located within its buildings safely and responsibly.
Furthermore, the Cedar Mountain School District has completed its 3‑year Re-inspection required by AHERA. Your district buildings, where asbestos‑containing materials were found, is under repair, removal, and operations and maintenance.
Federal law requires a periodic walk‑through (called “surveillance”) every six months of each area containing asbestos. Also, the law requires for all buildings to be re-inspected three years after a management plan is in effect. This will be accomplished under contract by Airtech Environmental.
Short‑term workers (outside contractors – i.e. telephone repair workers, electricians and exterminators) must be provided information regarding the location of asbestos in which they may come into contact. All short‑term workers shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing work to be given this information.
The Cedar Mountain School District has a list of the location(s). type (s) of asbestos containing materials found in that school building and a description and timetable for their proper management.