California · Labor Code

LAB §6325.5: If the division has reasonable cause to believe that any workplace contains friable asbestos, and if there appears to be inadequate protection for employees at that workplace to the hazards from airbo

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A division may act if it reasonably believes a workplace contains friable asbestos and employees lack adequate protection from airborne asbestos hazards.

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If the division has reasonable cause to believe that any workplace contains friable asbestos, and if there appears to be inadequate protection for employees at that workplace to the hazards from airborne asbestos fibers, the division may issue an order prohibiting use.

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