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School Asbestos Exposure
U.S. Schools with ACM ~107,000 (EPA/AHERA)
Schools with Friable ACM ~35,000 (35%)
NYC Schools with ACM 1,431 (80%)
NYC AHERA Compliance Rate 11% average (38 years)
K-12 Teachers and Staff ~6.7 million
OSHA Exposure Limit 0.1 f/cc (8-hour TWA)
AHERA Enacted 1986
Mesothelioma Latency 15–50 years
Highest-Risk Staff Custodians, maintenance workers

Executive Summary

Approximately 107,000 U.S. schools still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACM), placing an estimated 6.7 million teachers, custodians, maintenance workers, and administrative staff at risk of asbestos exposure every working day.[1] The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), enacted in 1986, requires all K-12 schools to inspect, manage, and disclose asbestos — but does not mandate removal.[2] Nearly four decades after AHERA became law, compliance remains alarmingly low, and school employees continue to inhale microscopic asbestos fibers in deteriorating buildings across the country.

The most devastating evidence of AHERA failure emerged in March 2026, when the New York City Comptroller's Office released an audit revealing that the nation's largest school district had achieved only an 11% average AHERA inspection completion rate over 38 years.[3] Of the city's 1,431 schools identified as containing asbestos, only 18% received required triennial inspections between 2021 and 2024, and just 22% received six-month periodic surveillance during the most recent reporting period.[3] The NYC Department of Education's inspection capacity — approximately 200 to 250 schools every three years — is less than half of the 480 annual inspections required for compliance.[3]

The NYC findings are not an anomaly. In 2024, the EPA inspected ACCEL charter schools in Ohio and found no asbestos management plans, no inspection reports, and no AHERA records of any kind — prompting a formal Notice of Potential Violation and a RCRA administrative order.[4][5] Nationally, EPA enforcement of AHERA is minimal, many states lack dedicated AHERA inspection staff, and no federal database tracks which schools have been inspected or the condition of their asbestos materials.[1]

School employees diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis from workplace exposure may pursue compensation through personal injury lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, negligence claims against school districts, and claims against asbestos trust funds established by bankrupt manufacturers.[6] The latency period between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis is typically 15 to 50 years, meaning teachers and staff exposed decades ago may only now be developing symptoms.[7]

At-a-Glance

  • 107,000 U.S. schools contain asbestos-containing materials, according to EPA data compiled under AHERA[1]
  • 35,000 schools (35%) were found to have friable (easily crumbled) ACM in the EPA's 1984 national survey[8]
  • 6.7 million teachers and school staff work in K-12 buildings nationwide, many constructed before 1980[7]
  • NYC Comptroller audit (March 2026) found only 11% AHERA inspection completion across 38 years in the nation's largest school district[3]
  • 1,431 NYC schools (80%) contain identified asbestos-containing materials[3]
  • ACCEL Schools Ohio had zero asbestos management plans, zero inspection reports, and zero AHERA records when EPA inspected in 2024[4]
  • OSHA permissible exposure limit for asbestos is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter over an 8-hour workday[9]
  • No updated national building survey has been conducted since 1984 — 42 years ago[8]
  • Custodians and maintenance workers face the highest exposure risk among school staff due to direct disturbance of ACM during routine tasks[9]
  • Mesothelioma latency period ranges from 15 to 50 years, meaning exposures from the 1970s through 2000s are producing diagnoses today[7]

Key Facts

Category Data Source
Schools with ACM (national) ~107,000 EPA/AHERA[1]
Schools with friable ACM ~35,000 (35%) EPA 1984 Survey[8]
NYC schools with ACM 1,431 (80%) NYC Comptroller 2026[3]
NYC AHERA inspection rate (38-year avg) 11% NYC Comptroller 2026[3]
NYC triennial inspections (2021–2024) 18% completed NYC Comptroller 2026[3]
AHERA enacted 1986 EPA[2]
OSHA PEL for asbestos 0.1 f/cc (8-hr TWA) OSHA[9]
ASHARA funding gap $100M authorized, never fully appropriated EPA[1]
Last national building survey 1984 (42 years ago) EPA[8]
Mesothelioma latency period 15–50 years NCI[7]
ACCEL Schools Ohio violations No plans, no records, no inspections EPA 2024[4]
NYC DOE inspection capacity ~200–250/3 years (need 480/year) NYC Comptroller 2026[3]

Why are teachers and school staff at risk for asbestos exposure?

Teachers and school staff face asbestos exposure risks because the majority of U.S. school buildings were constructed before 1980, when asbestos-containing materials were routinely used in construction.[1] The EPA estimates that approximately 107,000 primary and secondary schools contain some form of ACM, including floor tiles, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, boiler room lagging, spray-on fireproofing, HVAC duct insulation, and transite wallboard.[1][8]

When these materials remain intact and undisturbed, they pose minimal risk. However, normal building aging, routine maintenance, and renovation activities cause ACM to deteriorate and release microscopic asbestos fibers into the air.[10] Common activities that disturb school asbestos include floor stripping and waxing over vinyl asbestos tiles, replacing damaged ceiling tiles, repairing pipe insulation, performing boiler maintenance, and renovating classrooms or hallways in older buildings.[9]

The risk is compounded by the sheer duration of exposure. Teachers who spend 25 to 35 years working in the same building face cumulative inhalation exposure that, while lower in intensity than industrial settings, can still lead to serious asbestos-related diseases.[7] OSHA sets a permissible exposure limit of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter over an 8-hour workday, but many school environments go entirely unmonitored for airborne asbestos levels.[9]

The lack of monitoring is particularly concerning given that the EPA's 1984 national survey — the last comprehensive assessment ever conducted — found that 35,000 schools (35% of those surveyed) contained friable ACM, meaning materials that can be crumbled by hand pressure and readily release airborne fibers.[8] No updated national survey has been conducted in 42 years, leaving the current condition of these materials largely unknown.[11]

What is AHERA and why is it failing?

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) was enacted in 1986 to address asbestos hazards in the nation's schools.[2] The law requires all public and private K-12 schools to:

  1. Perform asbestos inspections by accredited inspectors
  2. Develop and maintain Asbestos Management Plans (AMPs)
  3. Conduct triennial reinspections every three years
  4. Perform six-month periodic surveillance between reinspections
  5. Provide annual notification to parents, teachers, and employee organizations
  6. Designate an asbestos coordinator for each school[2]

Critically, AHERA does not require schools to remove asbestos — only to identify, manage, and disclose it.[2] This management-in-place approach assumes that schools will maintain ACM in good condition and monitor it regularly. The evidence shows this assumption has failed on a massive scale.

Why AHERA enforcement fails:

EPA enforcement of AHERA is minimal at the federal level, with most enforcement delegated to states.[1] Many states lack dedicated AHERA inspection staff, and charter schools and private schools may not be covered under AHERA in all jurisdictions.[12] No federal database tracks which schools have asbestos, which have been inspected, or the current condition of ACMs.[1] The $100 million ASHARA fund authorized in the 1990 reauthorization was never fully appropriated, leaving schools without federal financial support for asbestos management.[1]

The American Public Health Association has called for an updated national assessment, noting that the EPA's 1984 building survey — the last comprehensive national assessment — is now 42 years old and cannot reflect current conditions.[11] The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has similarly urged the EPA to conduct a new building survey and develop educational prevention materials.[13]

What did the NYC Comptroller's 2026 audit reveal?

On March 2, 2026, the New York City Comptroller's Office released an audit of AHERA compliance in the New York City Department of Education (DOE) — the nation's largest school district — revealing systemic noncompliance that had persisted for nearly four decades.[3]

Key findings from the NYC audit:

Finding Data
NYC schools identified with ACM 1,431 (80%)
Average AHERA inspection completion (38 years) 11%
Triennial inspections completed (2021–2024) 18% (82% noncompliant)
Six-month periodic inspections (May 2023–April 2024) 22%
DOE inspection capacity ~200–250 every 3 years
Inspections needed per year ~480
Pre-2023 inspection records Cannot be verified (no centralized system)

The audit found that the DOE asserted there was and is no risk from asbestos in schools — a claim the auditors explicitly disagreed with.[3] The DOE had no centralized recordkeeping system for inspection history prior to 2023, meaning decades of inspection data cannot be verified.[3] The DOE's staff capacity of approximately 200 to 250 inspections every three years falls far short of the approximately 480 annual inspections required for full AHERA compliance.[3]

These findings mean that for 38 years, the majority of New York City's 1,431 asbestos-containing schools have gone without the inspections required by federal law.[3] Teachers, custodians, and other staff in these buildings have worked for decades without verified assurance that asbestos materials were being properly monitored and maintained.

The NYC audit represents the most thorough examination of AHERA compliance in a single school district to date, and its findings raise serious questions about compliance levels in school districts nationwide that have never been subjected to comparable scrutiny.[3]

Which school staff are most at risk?

Asbestos exposure risk in schools varies significantly by job role, with custodians and maintenance workers facing the highest risk due to their direct contact with building materials.[9]

Risk levels by school staff role:

Staff Role Risk Level Primary Exposure Sources
Custodians / Janitors Highest Floor stripping over vinyl asbestos tiles, sweeping/buffing, general cleaning around ACM
Maintenance Workers Highest Pipe repair, boiler maintenance, ceiling tile replacement, renovation work
HVAC Technicians High Servicing duct insulation, replacing filters near ACM, accessing mechanical spaces
Plumbers / Electricians High Disturbing pipe lagging, working in walls and ceilings containing ACM
Teachers Moderate (cumulative) Long-term presence in classrooms with deteriorating floor tiles, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation
Librarians / Counselors Moderate (cumulative) Years of occupancy in rooms with aging ACM, often in basement or older wings
Administrative Staff Lower Office spaces in buildings with ACM; risk increases if offices are in older sections

Custodians are at particular risk because they perform tasks that directly disturb asbestos-containing materials on a daily basis.[9] Floor stripping — which involves mechanically removing wax and finish from vinyl floor tiles — can release fibers from the tile surface and the underlying mastic adhesive, both of which commonly contained asbestos in pre-1980 buildings.[1] AHERA requires that custodial staff receive at least two hours of asbestos awareness training, but compliance with this training requirement is inconsistent.[2]

Teachers face a different risk profile: lower-intensity but potentially decades-long exposure. A teacher who works in the same school building for 25 to 35 years accumulates significant cumulative exposure, particularly if classroom floor tiles are deteriorating, ceiling tiles are damaged, or the classroom is adjacent to pipe chases or boiler rooms containing ACM.[7][10]

What types of asbestos materials are found in schools?

School buildings constructed before 1980 may contain asbestos in dozens of building components. The most common asbestos-containing materials found in schools include:[1][8]

Flooring materials:

  • Vinyl floor tiles (particularly 9x9-inch tiles) — contained up to 30% asbestos
  • Mastic adhesive — the black adhesive beneath vinyl tiles frequently contained chrysotile asbestos
  • Sheet vinyl flooring — backing layers may contain asbestos

Ceiling and wall materials:

  • Ceiling tiles — acoustic ceiling tiles installed before 1980
  • Spray-on fireproofing — applied to structural steel, ceilings, and walls
  • Textured coatings — "popcorn" or stippled ceiling and wall finishes
  • Transite wallboard — cement-asbestos board used in walls and dividers

Insulation materials:

  • Pipe insulation and lagging — wrapping on heating pipes, especially in boiler rooms and corridors
  • Boiler insulation — thermal insulation on boilers and hot water heaters
  • HVAC duct insulation — internal and external insulation on air distribution systems
  • Thermal system insulation — on tanks, fittings, and mechanical equipment

Roofing and exterior materials:

  • Roofing felt and shingles — asbestos-cement roofing materials
  • Transite siding — exterior cement-asbestos panels

Other materials:

  • Joint compound — drywall joint compound and spackling
  • Fire doors — asbestos cores in fire-rated doors
  • Lab table tops — in science classrooms[1]

The EPA's 1984 survey found that 35,000 schools contained friable ACM — materials that can be crumbled by hand pressure, making them the most dangerous because they readily release airborne fibers.[8] Friable materials include spray-on fireproofing, pipe insulation, and boiler insulation. Non-friable materials like floor tiles and transite board become hazardous when they are sanded, cut, broken, or allowed to deteriorate over time.[10]

How can teachers identify potential asbestos hazards?

Teachers and school employees have specific rights under AHERA that help them identify asbestos hazards in their workplace.[2] The following steps can help school staff assess their exposure risk:

1. Request the school's AHERA management plan. Every school is required to maintain an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) and make it available to staff upon request. The plan identifies where ACM is located, its condition, and the school's management approach. Ask your school's designated asbestos coordinator for a copy.[2]

2. Review the most recent inspection report. AHERA requires triennial reinspections and six-month periodic surveillance. The inspection report will document the condition of known ACM and identify any changes or damage. If the school cannot produce recent inspection reports, that itself is a sign of noncompliance — as the NYC audit demonstrated, many schools have not been inspected as required.[3]

3. Know the warning signs of deteriorating ACM. Look for damaged or crumbling pipe insulation (often in hallways and above ceiling tiles), cracked or missing floor tiles (especially 9x9-inch tiles), damaged ceiling tiles with visible debris, peeling or flaking textured coatings, and visible dust or debris near insulated pipes or mechanical equipment.[1]

4. Document your work history. Keep records of every school building where you have worked, your years of employment, the approximate age of the building, any renovation or construction activity that occurred during your tenure, and any ACM you observed or were told about.[14]

5. Report concerns. If you believe ACM is deteriorating or being improperly disturbed, report it to your school's asbestos coordinator, principal, and district administration. If the school is unresponsive, file a complaint with the EPA or your state education department.[2]

6. Request air monitoring. If renovation or maintenance work is occurring near your classroom, you have the right to request information about whether air monitoring for asbestos has been conducted.[9]

What are the health risks of school asbestos exposure?

Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers in school environments can cause the same serious diseases as industrial asbestos exposure, though the latency period — typically 15 to 50 years between exposure and diagnosis — means symptoms may not appear until decades after the exposure occurred.[7]

Asbestos-related diseases affecting school employees:

Mesothelioma: A rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma), abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or heart (pericardial mesothelioma). There is no safe level of asbestos exposure for mesothelioma — even low-level, cumulative exposure over decades can trigger the disease.[7] Median survival after diagnosis is approximately 12 to 21 months, depending on type and stage.[15]

Lung cancer: Asbestos exposure increases lung cancer risk, and the risk is multiplicative when combined with smoking. Teachers and school staff who smoked and were exposed to asbestos face substantially elevated risk.[7]

Asbestosis: A chronic scarring of the lung tissue caused by inhaled asbestos fibers. Asbestosis causes progressive shortness of breath and reduced lung function. It typically requires heavier cumulative exposure than mesothelioma, making it more common among custodians and maintenance workers than classroom teachers.[10]

Pleural plaques and thickening: Non-cancerous changes to the lining of the lungs that indicate prior asbestos exposure. While not life-threatening, pleural plaques confirm that significant asbestos inhalation occurred and may indicate elevated risk for future mesothelioma or lung cancer.[10]

The critical fact for school employees is that there is no known safe threshold for mesothelioma risk.[7] Unlike many occupational carcinogens, asbestos exposure at even relatively low levels — such as the cumulative exposure a teacher receives over a 30-year career in a building with deteriorating ACM — can result in mesothelioma decades later. This is why the failure of AHERA inspection and management requirements documented in the NYC audit is so significant: without regular monitoring, teachers and staff have no way to know whether their exposure levels are increasing as building materials deteriorate.[3]

Teachers and school staff diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis from workplace asbestos exposure have several legal avenues for pursuing compensation.[6] Because school asbestos exposure involves multiple potentially liable parties, these cases often involve claims against several defendants simultaneously.

Personal injury lawsuits against manufacturers: School employees can file lawsuits against the companies that manufactured, sold, and installed asbestos-containing products used in school construction. Common defendants include manufacturers of floor tiles, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, joint compound, and boiler insulation. Many of these manufacturers knew their products were hazardous but failed to warn users.[14]

Negligence claims against school districts: If a school district failed to comply with AHERA requirements — failed to inspect, failed to maintain management plans, failed to notify employees, or allowed ACM to deteriorate without remediation — affected employees may have negligence claims against the district.[16] The NYC Comptroller audit findings, documenting 38 years of AHERA noncompliance, provide powerful evidence for negligence claims in that jurisdiction.[3]

Asbestos trust fund claims: Over 60 asbestos trust funds have been established through bankruptcy proceedings by former asbestos manufacturers, holding more than $30 billion in remaining assets.[17] School employees exposed to products from bankrupt manufacturers can file claims against these trusts without going to court. Trust fund claims can often be resolved in 90 to 270 days.[17]

Workers' compensation: School employees may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits for asbestos-related diseases contracted through workplace exposure.[16] Workers' compensation provides medical benefits and wage replacement but typically pays less than personal injury verdicts or trust fund settlements.

Wrongful death claims: If a school employee has died from mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, surviving family members may file wrongful death claims against responsible parties.[18]

An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate the specific exposure history, identify all potentially responsible parties, and determine which combination of legal claims will maximize total compensation. Because statutes of limitations restrict the time for filing claims, school employees and their families should seek legal evaluation promptly after diagnosis.[18]

Frequently Asked Questions

How many U.S. schools still contain asbestos?

The EPA estimates that approximately 107,000 primary and secondary schools in the United States contain asbestos-containing materials.[1] Most of these buildings were constructed before 1980, when asbestos was commonly used in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, insulation, pipe lagging, and fireproofing. AHERA requires schools to inspect and manage these materials but does not mandate removal.[2]

Are teachers at risk for mesothelioma from school asbestos exposure?

Yes. Teachers who work for years in buildings with deteriorating asbestos-containing materials face cumulative inhalation risk. While teachers are not in the highest-risk category compared to custodians and maintenance workers, long-term daily exposure in classrooms with damaged floor tiles, deteriorating ceiling tiles, or proximity to pipe insulation can lead to mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis. The latency period is typically 15 to 50 years.[7]

Which school employees face the highest asbestos exposure risk?

Custodians and maintenance workers face the highest exposure risk because they perform tasks that directly disturb asbestos-containing materials, including floor stripping, pipe repair, boiler maintenance, ceiling tile replacement, and renovation work.[9] HVAC technicians, electricians, and plumbers who service older school buildings also face elevated risk. Teachers and administrative staff in buildings with deteriorating asbestos face lower but still significant cumulative exposure.[7]

What should a school employee do if they suspect asbestos exposure?

Request your school's AHERA management plan and most recent inspection report from the designated asbestos coordinator. Document your work history, job duties, and any known asbestos locations in the building. If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms, see a physician and mention your occupational asbestos exposure history. File a complaint with the EPA or your state education department if the school is not complying with AHERA. Contact a mesothelioma attorney to evaluate potential legal claims.[2][6]

Can school employees file lawsuits for asbestos exposure?

Yes. School employees diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis from workplace asbestos exposure may file personal injury lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, negligence claims against school districts that failed to manage asbestos safely, and claims against asbestos trust funds established by bankrupt manufacturers.[6][17] Workers' compensation benefits may also be available. An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate the specific exposure history and identify all potential sources of compensation.[18]

Does AHERA require schools to remove asbestos?

No. AHERA requires schools to inspect for asbestos, develop management plans, conduct triennial reinspections, perform six-month surveillance, and notify parents and staff — but it does not require removal.[2] Schools may choose to manage asbestos in place as long as it remains in good condition. Critics argue that this management-in-place approach has failed, as evidenced by widespread noncompliance with even the basic inspection requirements.[3]

Quick Statistics

Statistic Value Source
U.S. schools containing ACM ~107,000 EPA[1]
K-12 teachers and staff nationwide ~6.7 million BLS/NCES[7]
NYC AHERA compliance rate (38-year average) 11% NYC Comptroller[3]
OSHA asbestos permissible exposure limit 0.1 f/cc (8-hr TWA) OSHA[9]
Asbestos trust fund assets remaining $30+ billion Trust fund reports[17]
Mesothelioma latency period 15–50 years NCI[7]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "Asbestos and School Buildings." EPA.gov. https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/asbestos-and-school-buildings
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "AHERA Designated Person Self-Study Guide." EPA.gov. https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/asbestos-and-school-buildings#ahera
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 New York City Comptroller's Office. "Audit Report on the New York City Department of Education/School Construction Authority's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspections." March 2, 2026. https://comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/audit-report-on-the-new-york-city-department-of-education-school-construction-authoritys-asbestos-hazard-emergency-response-act-ahera-inspections/
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "ACCEL Schools AHERA Notice of Potential Violation." June 2024. https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-06/24ta002_accelschools_ahera_nov_20240613.pdf
  5. ↑ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "RCRA Section 7003 Administrative Order on Consent — ACCEL Schools Ohio LLC." June 2024. https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-06/rcra-05-2024-0019_rcra7003aoc_accelschoolsohiollc_20pgs.pdf
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Danziger & De Llano, LLP. "Mesothelioma Lawyers — Free Case Evaluation." https://dandell.com/
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 National Cancer Institute. "Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk." NIH. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/asbestos/asbestos-fact-sheet
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "National Survey of Asbestos-Containing Friable Materials in Public and Commercial Buildings." EPA, 1984. https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPURL.cgi?Dockey=20013U3W.TXT
  9. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 Occupational Safety and Health Administration. "Asbestos Standards." OSHA.gov. https://www.osha.gov/asbestos/standards
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. "Toxicological Profile for Asbestos." CDC/ATSDR. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp61.pdf
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 American Public Health Association. "Eliminating Exposure to Asbestos in Buildings and the Environment." APHA Policy Brief, 2020. https://www.apha.org/policy-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-briefs/policy-database/2020/01/10/eliminating-exposure-to-asbestos
  12. ↑ U.S. Government Accountability Office. "Asbestos in Schools." GAO Report HEHS-00-3. https://www.gao.gov/products/hehs-00-3
  13. ↑ Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. "ADAO Urges Forceful EPA Response to Public Health Threat of Legacy Asbestos." June 2024. https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/release-adao-urges-forceful-epa-response-to-public-health-threat-of-legacy-asbestos/
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Mesothelioma Lawyers Near Me. "Asbestos Exposure." https://mesotheliomalawyersnearme.com/asbestos-exposure/
  15. ↑ American Cancer Society. "Malignant Mesothelioma." Cancer.org. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma.html
  16. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Mesothelioma Lawyer Center. "Asbestos Trust Funds." https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos-trust-funds/
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