Asbestos Management
Per the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommendations, the University of Michigan (U-M) proactively manages asbestos containing material (ACM) in place by identifying ACM, maintaining those materials in good condition, and removing ACM as needed during maintenance or renovation activities. The purpose of the program is to reduce or eliminate the risk of employee exposure to ACM.
Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, and Manuals
Asbestos Building Surveys
The Asbestos Building Surveys for Project Planning and Maintenance is for architects, engineers, construction managers, and building facilities personnel for project planning and maintenance purposes (password protected).
Related Information
EPA: Asbestos
For more information
Contact Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) at (734) 647-1142 or EHSAsbestos@umich.edu.
Lead Management
The U-M Lead Management Program:
- Reduces or eliminates exposures to lead-based paint dust and debris
- Complies with regulatory notification requirements
- Outlines work procedures for employees that disturb or contact lead-containing materials during the course of their work
Workers must follow their Department procedures or contact EHS for determining the presence of lead-based paint (LBP). Specific written compliance plans have been developed for Facilities & Operations and University Housing staff.
Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, and Manuals
For More Information
Contact Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) at (734) 647-1142:
- For questions or concerns regarding LBP or other lead-based surface coatings
- During the design phase of projects that may involve the disturbance of suspect lead-containing material
