MS Asbestos Abatement case studies
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The Mississippi Asbestos Abatement credential is administered through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), which implements regulations affecting building demolition and renovation operations and oversees the accreditation of training providers and the certification of individuals who engage in asbestos abatement activity. This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing for that certification; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by MDEQ. The MS Asbestos Abatement case studies are 5 cases and about 2,583 words.
1The Supervisor's Lapsed Refresher
A Mississippi-licensed abatement contractor is scheduled to begin removal of 850 square feet of friable acoustic ceiling texture at a county courthouse on Monday. The designated contractor/supervisor completed his initial contractor/supervisor course 13 months ago and has not taken the annual refresher; he also holds a current worker accreditation.
526 words, about 3 min2Portal Says Pending
A Mississippi asbestos abatement firm submits its annual accreditation renewal through the state's Asbestos Certification Portal on June 2. Its current accreditation expires June 30.
405 words, about 2 min3A Fallen Ceiling Tile and a Gouged Pipe
At a K-12 school built in 1968, the AHERA management plan identifies friable asbestos-containing pipe insulation on boiler-room elbows and nonfriable asbestos in 9-inch floor tile and mastic. The last three-year reinspection was completed 39 months ago; the six-month periodic surveillance is current.
567 words, about 3 min4The Strip Mall Threshold Argument
A developer plans to demolish a 1974 strip mall in Mississippi next month. A pre-demolition survey by an accredited inspector identifies 120 linear feet of friable pipe insulation on heating lines; 200 square feet of asphalt roof flashing; 140 square feet of vinyl floor tile and mastic; and 60 square feet of transite panels in the electrical room.
542 words, about 3 min5Summer Window Replacement
A school district schedules a summer window and floor replacement in a 1955 elementary school. The AHERA management plan identifies asbestos-containing glazing compound at each window and asbestos-containing 12-inch floor tile and black mastic in the corridors.
543 words, about 3 min