title: Asbestos hazard evaluation in Rhode Island schools.
abstract: A statewide survey to identify and abate spray-on asbestos hazards in schools has been conducted in Rhode Island. Of 326 target schools, 24 (8 per cent) contained material confirmed in the laboratory to be spray-on asbestos. Overt hazards requiring major corrective measures were found in 4 (1 per cent) of the target schools. Simplified identification and reporting procedures allowed for the efficient conduct of the survey.
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants; D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects; D003252:Construction Materials; D005411:Flame Retardants; D012237:Rhode Island; D012574:Schools
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D005411:Flame Retardants; D001194:Asbestos