November 9, 2001

Loyola complies with state's Asbestos Abatement Act

In accordance with requirements of the Louisiana Asbestos Abatement Act, McClelland Management Services has completed a comprehensive inspection of Loyola to identify all asbestos containing materials. This act is similar in scope to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the federal law that regulates primary and secondary schools. Colleges and universities are regulated by the Louisiana Asbestos Abatement Act.

The Asbestos Abatement Act requires Loyola to inform interested parties that during the past year, the university has continued to conduct semi-annual inspections of the campus in accordance with its comprehensive management plan. Small-scale abatement and repair activities were completed as required. A copy of the management plan is available for review in the physical plant office, 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:45 p.m., Monday ­ Friday.

Under this management plan, the following asbestos-related activities are planned in the coming year:

• The mandated three-year reinspection will be performed during August 2002.
• Periodic surveillance of all asbestos-containing buildings every six months.
• Administration of an operation and maintenance program.
• Training of new custodial and maintenance workers.

For more information about the management program, contact Robert S. Oehlke, Jr., university safety officer, at 864-7351.