Annual Asbestos Notification

A campus-wide survey of materials used in the construction of University buildings and building systems has discovered the presence of asbestos. The most common building materials where asbestos can be found are: ceiling tiles, vinyl floor tiles, sound proofing, and pipe insulation. These asbestos containing materials (ACM) are referenced by location and material type on the list below.

Asbestos poses no threat to your health unless asbestos fibers become airborne due to the materials aging, deterioration, or as the result of damage. Therefore, it is important that proper work practices be followed to minimize the potential for disturbing asbestos containing materials.

2023 Annual Asbestos Notification

Avoid disturbing walls, ceilings, tiles, or pipes that may contain asbestos.

• DO NOT drill holes, hang plants or other objects from walls or ceilings made of ACM.
• DO NOT disturb damaged ACM or asbestos debris. Only trained individuals are authorized to work with ACM.

The University has a program that evaluates ACM for deterioration and damage on a routine basis. Removal of ACM occurs when deterioration and damage have the potential to release fibers as well as during renovation projects. Prior to renovation, testing for asbestos in suspect materials takes place as an additional safety measure. The attached list of ACM locations will continue to shorten as these projects are completed.

Over the last year, the following areas have undergone asbestos removal through renovation projects:

If you find damaged ACM or have questions concerning the surveys please contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office at x310) 243-3012 immediately.

This notification is being provided pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 25915. The sampling and analysis procedures utilized in these surveys included National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methods. This notification is posted at Welch Hall, Physical Plant and Risk Management/Environmental Health and Occupational Safety’s website. It has been sent to all CSUDH employees and the University community by email.

Results of Campus Asbestos Survey

Note: Mastic is a high-grade construction adhesive commonly used to bond ceiling, wall, and floor tiles, plywood panels, concrete, asphalt, leather, and fabric.